1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L863 AAD
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 73,192 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L863 AAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 73,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L863 AAD 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 (L863 AAD) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
L863 AAD Mileage History
- 05/05/202271,580 mi
- 09/05/202372,088 mi+508 mi
- 15/05/202472,594 mi+506 mi
- 01/06/202673,182 mi+588 mi
- 13/07/202673,192 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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