1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M302 DSU
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 210,450 miles. MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M302 DSU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 210,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M302 DSU Mileage History
- 12/04/2022210,362 mi
- 29/04/2024210,362 mi
- 18/10/2025210,450 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M302 DSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M302 DSU) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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