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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M407 FJU

M407 FJU

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/08/1994. Recorded mileage 165,795 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

M407 FJU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
  • 165,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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M407 FJU Mileage History

  1. 14/12/2021159,952 mi
  2. 14/12/2022161,461 mi+1,509 mi
  3. 29/11/2023163,223 mi+1,762 mi
  4. 08/12/2023163,321 mi+98 mi
  5. 17/01/2025165,795 mi+2,474 mi

Average of roughly 1,888 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M407 FJU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (M407 FJU) between December 2021 and January 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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