1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 5 NAX
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 180,128 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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5 NAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 180,128 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.
5 NAX 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 (5 NAX) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
5 NAX Mileage History
- 13/01/2023165,499 mi
- 09/01/2024169,269 mi+3,770 mi
- 07/01/2025174,054 mi+4,785 mi
- 12/01/2026180,119 mi+6,065 mi
- 26/01/2026180,128 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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