1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 2 JAN
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 11,618 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 11,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 JAN 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 (2 JAN) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
2 JAN Mileage History
- 08/03/20234,996 mi
- 10/10/20249,299 mi+4,303 mi
- 10/10/20249,323 mi+24 mi
- 14/04/202611,598 mi+2,275 mi
- 24/04/202611,618 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 2,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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