1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L690 BJR
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/04/1994. Recorded mileage 2,776 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,776 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
L690 BJR Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 2,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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L690 BJR Mileage History
- 27/01/200674,536 mi
- 06/02/200674,536 mi
- 19/01/200775,380 mi+844 mi
- 24/01/200877,262 mi+1,882 mi
- 04/02/200877,281 mi+19 mi
- 19/01/200980,426 mi+3,145 mi
- 04/02/201083,254 mi+2,828 mi
- 26/01/201186,844 mi+3,590 mi
- 30/01/201291,060 mi+4,216 mi
- 15/01/201393,979 mi+2,919 mi
- 16/01/201394,018 mi+39 mi
- 23/07/201395,424 mi+1,406 mi
- 29/07/201395,425 mi+1 mi
- 24/07/201498,938 mi+3,513 mi
- 21/07/2015100,008 mi+1,070 mi
- 20/06/2016100,002 mi-6 mi
- 05/06/2017100,005 mi+3 mi
- 09/06/2017100,007 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/201893 mi-99,914 mi
- 19/06/20191,542 mi+1,449 mi
- 13/07/20201,821 mi+279 mi
- 08/07/20212,172 mi+351 mi
- 22/07/20222,479 mi+307 mi
- 05/07/20232,714 mi+235 mi
- 11/07/20232,714 mi
- 07/08/20242,761 mi+47 mi
- 25/09/20252,776 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly -3,650 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L690 BJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L690 BJR) between January 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (43 issues), Suspension (38 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 116 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Nearside Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bump stop. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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