1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L296 DFX
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 112,685 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L296 DFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 112,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L296 DFX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L296 DFX) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
L296 DFX Mileage History
- 22/07/2022108,692 mi
- 20/07/2023109,820 mi+1,128 mi
- 16/07/2024110,598 mi+778 mi
- 25/07/2025111,502 mi+904 mi
- 06/08/2026112,685 mi+1,183 mi
Average of roughly 988 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: Excellent
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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