1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L494 CUT
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 112,041 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,041 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
L494 CUT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 112,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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L494 CUT Mileage History
- 14/01/2022111,937 mi
- 25/03/2024111,949 mi+12 mi
- 20/05/2025112,013 mi+64 mi
- 06/10/2025112,041 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 28 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L494 CUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L494 CUT) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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