1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L825 JSH
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 102,723 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L825 JSH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 102,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L825 JSH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L825 JSH) between February 2007 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X axle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
L825 JSH Mileage History
- 12/02/200778,244 mi
- 24/10/201281,918 mi+3,674 mi
- 07/11/201281,918 mi
- 10/02/201483,565 mi+1,647 mi
- 10/10/201584,955 mi+1,390 mi
- 16/01/201792,061 mi+7,106 mi
- 14/02/201893,562 mi+1,501 mi
- 07/02/201994,554 mi+992 mi
- 21/02/201994,576 mi+22 mi
- 24/07/202096,090 mi+1,514 mi
- 17/08/202197,293 mi+1,203 mi
- 17/01/202398,109 mi+816 mi
- 27/01/202398,118 mi+9 mi
- 07/02/2024100,280 mi+2,162 mi
- 15/02/2024100,290 mi+10 mi
- 30/01/2026102,716 mi+2,426 mi
- 06/02/2026102,723 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,289 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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