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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L237 FFV

L237 FFV

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 144,526 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 30/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
144,526 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

L237 FFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
  • 144,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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L237 FFV Mileage History

  1. 25/04/2022141,139 mi
  2. 18/05/2022141,140 mi+1 mi
  3. 10/05/2023141,513 mi+373 mi
  4. 21/05/2024143,772 mi+2,259 mi
  5. 01/04/2026144,526 mi+754 mi

Average of roughly 861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L237 FFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 16:11
MOT Analysis

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 (L237 FFV) between April 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Brake servo defective or ineffective servo assistance very low (vacuum pump/hose??) (1.1.10 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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