1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M235 AAF
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 159,383 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M235 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2026
- 159,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M235 AAF 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 (M235 AAF) between November 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
M235 AAF Mileage History
- 01/11/2024149,485 mi
- 08/11/2024149,549 mi+64 mi
- 04/11/2025154,666 mi+5,117 mi
- 04/11/2025154,666 mi
- 30/10/2026159,383 mi+4,717 mi
Average of roughly 4,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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