1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L897 CCN
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1994. Recorded mileage 92,160 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L897 CCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 92,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
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L897 CCN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L897 CCN) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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 (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm locknuts insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box arm insecure (2.1.3 (a”; “Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”.
L897 CCN Mileage History
- 04/08/202282,600 mi
- 26/07/202385,852 mi+3,252 mi
- 31/07/202487,822 mi+1,970 mi
- 10/10/202592,134 mi+4,312 mi
- 14/01/202692,160 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 2,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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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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