1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M281 AFF
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 135,932 miles. MOT valid until 12/12/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
M281 AFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 135,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M281 AFF Mileage History
- 22/11/2022133,051 mi
- 29/11/2023134,092 mi+1,041 mi
- 19/11/2024134,877 mi+785 mi
- 17/11/2025135,932 mi+1,055 mi
- 17/11/2025135,932 mi
Average of roughly 965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M281 AFF 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 (M281 AFF) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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