1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M178 KOA
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 186,427 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M178 KOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 186,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M178 KOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M178 KOA) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
M178 KOA Mileage History
- 15/12/2022165,488 mi
- 22/11/2023174,258 mi+8,770 mi
- 28/11/2023174,402 mi+144 mi
- 11/12/2024181,408 mi+7,006 mi
- 10/04/2026186,427 mi+5,019 mi
Average of roughly 6,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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