1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M848 BDE
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 124,480 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,480 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
M848 BDE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2022
- 124,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M848 BDE Mileage History
- 12/01/2022121,274 mi
- 13/01/2022121,274 mi
- 06/12/2022124,478 mi+3,204 mi
- 16/12/2022124,480 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,464 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M848 BDE 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 (M848 BDE) between January 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2022 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: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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