1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M778 ACC
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 109,522 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,522 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
M778 ACC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 109,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M778 ACC Mileage History
- 26/09/2023103,981 mi
- 15/11/2023103,985 mi+4 mi
- 17/01/2025104,951 mi+966 mi
- 12/02/2026109,497 mi+4,546 mi
- 19/02/2026109,522 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M778 ACC 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 (M778 ACC) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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 (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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