Official DVLA Record

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L895 BHA

L895 BHA

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 210,690 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 14/11/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
210,690 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

L895 BHA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
  • 210,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L895 BHA Mileage History

  1. 04/03/2022206,914 mi
  2. 05/04/2023209,737 mi+2,823 mi
  3. 14/04/2023208,757 mi-980 mi
  4. 01/11/2024210,690 mi+1,933 mi
  5. 15/11/2024210,690 mi

Average of roughly 1,397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

L895 BHA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 16:39
MOT Analysis

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 (L895 BHA) between March 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 November 2024 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 (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.

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