1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L361 GCW
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/01/1994. Recorded mileage 149,097 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,097 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
L361 GCW Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 149,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 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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L361 GCW Mileage History
- 21/03/2006159,902 mi
- 16/03/2007169,467 mi+9,565 mi
- 16/03/2007169,467 mi
- 14/03/2008180,376 mi+10,909 mi
- 17/05/2008181,764 mi+1,388 mi
- 08/05/2009189,945 mi+8,181 mi
- 18/05/2010198,317 mi+8,372 mi
- 21/05/2011205,657 mi+7,340 mi
- 23/05/2011205,671 mi+14 mi
- 24/04/2012208,900 mi+3,229 mi
- 25/05/2016209,174 mi+274 mi
- 05/06/2017123,994 mi-85,180 mi
- 08/06/2017124,000 mi+6 mi
- 20/08/2018128,602 mi+4,602 mi
- 30/06/2021130,116 mi+1,514 mi
- 02/11/2022138,397 mi+8,281 mi
- 11/11/2022138,409 mi+12 mi
- 08/04/2024144,639 mi+6,230 mi
- 17/04/2025146,017 mi+1,378 mi
- 17/04/2025146,017 mi
- 15/04/2026149,097 mi+3,080 mi
Average of roughly -538 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L361 GCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L361 GCW) between March 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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