1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L783 DFP
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 23,262 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L783 DFP Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 23,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L783 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L783 DFP) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)”.
L783 DFP Mileage History
- 11/09/20064,719 mi
- 29/09/20076,620 mi+1,901 mi
- 26/09/20088,001 mi+1,381 mi
- 15/09/20098,071 mi+70 mi
- 22/10/20109,675 mi+1,604 mi
- 19/10/201111,224 mi+1,549 mi
- 19/10/201111,224 mi
- 06/12/201212,597 mi+1,373 mi
- 18/12/201212,597 mi
- 07/03/201414,471 mi+1,874 mi
- 06/03/201516,041 mi+1,570 mi
- 04/03/201617,410 mi+1,369 mi
- 20/02/201718,402 mi+992 mi
- 27/02/201718,411 mi+9 mi
- 07/03/201819,182 mi+771 mi
- 29/03/201919,937 mi+755 mi
- 08/06/202020,296 mi+359 mi
- 29/06/202120,937 mi+641 mi
- 27/06/202221,487 mi+550 mi
- 30/06/202322,423 mi+936 mi
- 01/11/202423,117 mi+694 mi
- 07/11/202523,262 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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