1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L245 MEC
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1994. Recorded mileage 151,860 miles. MOT valid until 13/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,860 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
L245 MEC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 151,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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L245 MEC Mileage History
- 18/10/2005124,287 mi
- 18/10/2005124,287 mi
- 27/10/2006133,510 mi+9,223 mi
- 22/02/2008138,253 mi+4,743 mi
- 16/02/2009147,192 mi+8,939 mi
- 16/02/2009147,192 mi
- 12/02/2010152,068 mi+4,876 mi
- 23/02/2010152,904 mi+836 mi
- 18/02/2011154,365 mi+1,461 mi
- 18/02/2011154,365 mi
- 27/05/2015155,515 mi+1,150 mi
- 27/05/2015155,521 mi+6 mi
- 18/05/2016161,223 mi+5,702 mi
- 26/05/2016161,382 mi+159 mi
- 20/05/2017161,900 mi+518 mi
- 30/05/2017161,900 mi
- 02/07/2018165,535 mi+3,635 mi
- 04/07/2019165,750 mi+215 mi
- 18/01/2021165,771 mi+21 mi
- 01/02/2022165,771 mi
- 05/07/2023165,771 mi
- 04/07/2024151,854 mi-13,917 mi
- 15/10/2025151,860 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,379 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L245 MEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L245 MEC) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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