1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L895 CPK
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 146,862 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L895 CPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 146,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L895 CPK 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 (L895 CPK) between June 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”.
L895 CPK Mileage History
- 14/06/2024146,113 mi
- 13/08/2025146,457 mi+344 mi
- 13/08/2025146,457 mi
- 25/08/2026146,831 mi+374 mi
- 02/09/2026146,862 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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