1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L996 FJX
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 144,932 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L996 FJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 144,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L996 FJX 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 (L996 FJX) between December 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
L996 FJX Mileage History
- 06/12/2021137,659 mi
- 02/12/2022138,873 mi+1,214 mi
- 21/12/2023142,318 mi+3,445 mi
- 29/05/2025144,931 mi+2,613 mi
- 02/06/2025144,932 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,085 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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