1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L237 GVP
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 108,449 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L237 GVP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 108,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L237 GVP Mileage History
- 26/05/200585,991 mi
- 20/02/200890,170 mi+4,179 mi
- 20/02/200890,170 mi
- 25/06/200993,160 mi+2,990 mi
- 25/06/200993,160 mi
- 26/07/201094,400 mi+1,240 mi
- 12/08/201195,990 mi+1,590 mi
- 05/09/201297,752 mi+1,762 mi
- 12/11/201399,337 mi+1,585 mi
- 26/07/201899,408 mi+71 mi
- 16/09/202099,434 mi+26 mi
- 06/09/2021101,193 mi+1,759 mi
- 24/08/2022102,494 mi+1,301 mi
- 30/10/2023104,166 mi+1,672 mi
- 15/10/2024106,115 mi+1,949 mi
- 22/10/2025107,370 mi+1,255 mi
- 22/10/2025107,370 mi
- 22/09/2026108,449 mi+1,079 mi
- 22/09/2026108,449 mi
Average of roughly 1,053 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
L237 GVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L237 GVP) between May 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 59 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.
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