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1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L714 TFG

L714 TFG

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/01/1994. Recorded mileage 205,660 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
205,660 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

L714 TFG Key Findings

  • 30 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
  • 205,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (55 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L714 TFG Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2006155,683 mi
  2. 02/03/2006155,698 mi+15 mi
  3. 06/02/2007158,772 mi+3,074 mi
  4. 04/02/2008164,314 mi+5,542 mi
  5. 29/01/2009169,846 mi+5,532 mi
  6. 23/01/2010174,979 mi+5,133 mi
  7. 21/01/2011179,133 mi+4,154 mi
  8. 21/01/2011179,133 mi
  9. 11/01/2012183,285 mi+4,152 mi
  10. 09/01/2013187,406 mi+4,121 mi
  11. 16/01/2014191,440 mi+4,034 mi
  12. 07/01/2015194,691 mi+3,251 mi
  13. 07/01/2015194,691 mi
  14. 11/01/2016196,834 mi+2,143 mi
  15. 11/01/2016196,834 mi
  16. 28/01/2017197,956 mi+1,122 mi
  17. 22/01/2018198,321 mi+365 mi
  18. 22/01/2018198,321 mi
  19. 28/01/2019199,689 mi+1,368 mi
  20. 29/01/2019199,769 mi+80 mi
  21. 27/01/2020200,504 mi+735 mi
  22. 27/01/2021200,814 mi+310 mi
  23. 27/01/2022201,327 mi+513 mi
  24. 06/03/2023202,056 mi+729 mi
  25. 06/03/2023202,056 mi
  26. 22/02/2024202,188 mi+132 mi
  27. 24/02/2025203,305 mi+1,117 mi
  28. 24/02/2025203,305 mi
  29. 03/03/2026205,640 mi+2,335 mi
  30. 06/03/2026205,660 mi+20 mi

Average of roughly 2,496 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

L714 TFG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L714 TFG) between February 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (55 issues), Lighting (36 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Windscreen (25 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 152 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: “Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates when rear fog on (4.4.”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.

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