1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M28 WAS
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 132,064 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M28 WAS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 132,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M28 WAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M28 WAS) between November 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
M28 WAS Mileage History
- 01/11/2005112,369 mi
- 24/10/2006114,244 mi+1,875 mi
- 29/09/2007116,234 mi+1,990 mi
- 08/09/2008117,350 mi+1,116 mi
- 08/09/2008117,350 mi
- 14/09/2009118,656 mi+1,306 mi
- 14/09/2009118,668 mi+12 mi
- 01/11/2010120,338 mi+1,670 mi
- 24/11/2010120,366 mi+28 mi
- 16/11/2011122,436 mi+2,070 mi
- 30/10/2012123,154 mi+718 mi
- 22/02/2013123,245 mi+91 mi
- 26/02/2014124,200 mi+955 mi
- 26/02/2014124,203 mi+3 mi
- 11/02/2015124,890 mi+687 mi
- 25/02/2016125,701 mi+811 mi
- 24/02/2017126,162 mi+461 mi
- 26/02/2018127,358 mi+1,196 mi
- 10/10/2018127,827 mi+469 mi
- 26/09/2019128,649 mi+822 mi
- 15/09/2020129,184 mi+535 mi
- 04/10/2021130,042 mi+858 mi
- 27/09/2022130,579 mi+537 mi
- 11/10/2023131,066 mi+487 mi
- 04/10/2024131,401 mi+335 mi
- 24/09/2025131,765 mi+364 mi
- 07/10/2026132,064 mi+299 mi
Average of roughly 941 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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