1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L983 ADG
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 146,016 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L983 ADG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 146,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L983 ADG 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 (L983 ADG) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
L983 ADG Mileage History
- 19/04/2022145,964 mi
- 11/05/2022145,966 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/2024145,996 mi+30 mi
- 09/10/2025146,011 mi+15 mi
- 15/10/2025146,016 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 15 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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