1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L940 LHH
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 171,188 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L940 LHH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 171,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L940 LHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L940 LHH) between January 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 134 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 (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
L940 LHH Mileage History
- 27/01/200643,215 mi
- 27/01/200643,215 mi
- 22/01/200751,029 mi+7,814 mi
- 29/01/200751,029 mi
- 06/02/200858,757 mi+7,728 mi
- 06/02/200858,757 mi
- 26/02/200967,047 mi+8,290 mi
- 23/02/201077,972 mi+10,925 mi
- 23/02/201077,972 mi
- 16/02/201190,220 mi+12,248 mi
- 16/02/201190,220 mi
- 21/02/2012103,391 mi+13,171 mi
- 24/02/2012103,391 mi
- 01/03/2013114,980 mi+11,589 mi
- 04/03/2013114,980 mi
- 21/02/2014125,978 mi+10,998 mi
- 26/02/2014126,097 mi+119 mi
- 28/08/2015137,645 mi+11,548 mi
- 01/08/2016140,632 mi+2,987 mi
- 20/02/2018145,063 mi+4,431 mi
- 27/02/2018145,119 mi+56 mi
- 22/08/2019151,834 mi+6,715 mi
- 16/04/2021160,314 mi+8,480 mi
- 16/04/2021160,314 mi
- 14/07/2022166,593 mi+6,279 mi
- 14/07/2022166,593 mi
- 25/02/2026171,188 mi+4,595 mi
Average of roughly 6,373 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
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