1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M356 EDG
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/09/1994. Recorded mileage 123,958 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,958 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
M356 EDG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 123,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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M356 EDG Mileage History
- 05/09/200597,835 mi
- 12/09/200597,835 mi
- 21/09/2006107,354 mi+9,519 mi
- 26/10/2007109,102 mi+1,748 mi
- 26/10/2007109,102 mi
- 31/10/2008111,328 mi+2,226 mi
- 21/10/2009112,271 mi+943 mi
- 22/10/2010112,715 mi+444 mi
- 04/11/2011114,479 mi+1,764 mi
- 09/01/2013114,490 mi+11 mi
- 18/01/2013114,516 mi+26 mi
- 02/09/2014114,683 mi+167 mi
- 09/02/2016116,152 mi+1,469 mi
- 16/04/2019116,174 mi+22 mi
- 02/03/2021116,194 mi+20 mi
- 29/01/2025123,958 mi+7,764 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
M356 EDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M356 EDG) between September 2005 and January 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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