1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M101 CAF
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 246,356 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M101 CAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 246,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M101 CAF Mileage History
- 04/01/2024242,680 mi
- 08/01/2025244,604 mi+1,924 mi
- 27/01/2025244,608 mi+4 mi
- 02/02/2026246,335 mi+1,727 mi
- 05/02/2026246,356 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M101 CAF 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 (M101 CAF) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 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 (12 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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