1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L770 EFJ
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 128,778 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L770 EFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 128,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L770 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L770 EFJ) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst during the test (1.2.1 (g))”; “Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
L770 EFJ Mileage History
- 07/11/2023126,927 mi
- 09/11/2023126,927 mi
- 13/02/2025128,120 mi+1,193 mi
- 01/07/2026128,778 mi+658 mi
- 10/07/2026128,778 mi
Average of roughly 693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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