1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M701 CAF
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/12/1994. Recorded mileage 47,252 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,252 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
M701 CAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 47,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M701 CAF Mileage History
- 24/03/202346,149 mi
- 25/06/202446,555 mi+406 mi
- 18/07/202446,555 mi
- 16/01/202647,252 mi+697 mi
- 04/02/202647,252 mi
Average of roughly 384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M701 CAF 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 (M701 CAF) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (Illuminates when brake lights operated)”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (Illuminates when brake lights operated”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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