1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C1 ALP
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1994. Recorded mileage 89,959 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,959 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
C1 ALP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 89,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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C1 ALP Mileage History
- 29/04/202488,348 mi
- 30/04/202589,073 mi+725 mi
- 30/04/202589,073 mi
- 01/05/202689,937 mi+864 mi
- 08/06/202689,959 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C1 ALP 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 (C1 ALP) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 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 (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Fuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications”; “Fuel pipe leaking Injector leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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