1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L837 EOD
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 239,186 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L837 EOD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 239,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L837 EOD 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 (L837 EOD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
L837 EOD Mileage History
- 24/11/2023234,673 mi
- 20/11/2024237,201 mi+2,528 mi
- 20/11/2024237,201 mi
- 04/11/2025239,172 mi+1,971 mi
- 06/11/2025239,186 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 2,312 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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