1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M394 GJR
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 198,377 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M394 GJR Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 198,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M394 GJR Mileage History
- 07/07/2006112,438 mi
- 07/07/2006112,438 mi
- 13/07/2007121,783 mi+9,345 mi
- 11/07/2008130,131 mi+8,348 mi
- 11/07/2009136,918 mi+6,787 mi
- 09/07/2010140,494 mi+3,576 mi
- 01/11/2010140,558 mi+64 mi
- 04/11/2010140,560 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/201114,689 mi-125,871 mi
- 19/10/2011146,895 mi+132,206 mi
- 02/11/2012151,723 mi+4,828 mi
- 06/11/2012151,723 mi
- 30/10/2013158,494 mi+6,771 mi
- 28/10/2014164,152 mi+5,658 mi
- 05/11/2015169,849 mi+5,697 mi
- 05/11/2015169,851 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2016174,574 mi+4,723 mi
- 01/11/2016174,834 mi+260 mi
- 09/11/2017180,029 mi+5,195 mi
- 14/11/2017180,031 mi+2 mi
- 06/11/2018184,228 mi+4,197 mi
- 01/10/2020188,074 mi+3,846 mi
- 10/09/2021188,898 mi+824 mi
- 10/09/2021188,898 mi
- 03/10/2022190,675 mi+1,777 mi
- 26/09/2023192,489 mi+1,814 mi
- 09/10/2023192,489 mi
- 24/09/2024195,072 mi+2,583 mi
- 06/10/2025196,922 mi+1,850 mi
- 14/10/2025196,922 mi
- 05/10/2026198,377 mi+1,455 mi
Average of roughly 4,245 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M394 GJR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M394 GJR) between July 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”.
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