1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L453 CPR
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 126,965 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L453 CPR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 126,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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L453 CPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L453 CPR) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
L453 CPR Mileage History
- 28/03/2022124,506 mi
- 04/04/2023125,710 mi+1,204 mi
- 19/03/2024126,965 mi+1,255 mi
Average of roughly 1,244 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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