1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M143 CJC
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 119,469 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2495cc
M143 CJC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 119,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M143 CJC Mileage History
- 06/10/2022114,743 mi
- 09/10/2023117,791 mi+3,048 mi
- 25/09/2024118,699 mi+908 mi
- 24/07/2025118,706 mi+7 mi
- 13/07/2026119,469 mi+763 mi
Average of roughly 1,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M143 CJC 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 (M143 CJC) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of t”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of ”; “Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”.
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