1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M104 NGM
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 186,838 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M104 NGM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 186,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M104 NGM Mileage History
- 10/05/2005150,895 mi
- 26/04/2006153,861 mi+2,966 mi
- 30/05/2007157,334 mi+3,473 mi
- 27/05/2008160,497 mi+3,163 mi
- 26/05/2009164,355 mi+3,858 mi
- 26/05/2009164,355 mi
- 04/05/2010165,937 mi+1,582 mi
- 03/05/2011168,639 mi+2,702 mi
- 28/05/2012170,820 mi+2,181 mi
- 08/06/2012170,887 mi+67 mi
- 28/05/2013172,854 mi+1,967 mi
- 21/05/2014174,873 mi+2,019 mi
- 12/05/2015177,135 mi+2,262 mi
- 21/05/2015177,179 mi+44 mi
- 01/06/2016176,299 mi-880 mi
- 07/06/2016178,341 mi+2,042 mi
- 15/05/2017180,917 mi+2,576 mi
- 15/05/2017180,917 mi
- 24/05/2018184,015 mi+3,098 mi
- 07/05/2019186,416 mi+2,401 mi
- 09/05/2019186,416 mi
- 21/04/2026186,838 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 1,716 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M104 NGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M104 NGM) between May 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Steering (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))”.
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