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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M506 SMV

M506 SMV

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1994. Recorded mileage 145,693 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2500cc

M506 SMV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
  • 145,693 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%)
! Older vehicle
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M506 SMV Mileage History

  1. 11/01/2022144,053 mi
  2. 12/01/2023144,399 mi+346 mi
  3. 24/01/2024144,571 mi+172 mi
  4. 09/04/2025145,693 mi+1,122 mi
  5. 09/04/2025145,693 mi

Average of roughly 506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M506 SMV 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 (M506 SMV) between January 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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