1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M421 FJU
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 207,356 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M421 FJU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 207,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M421 FJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M421 FJU) between October 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Steering (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrig”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outri”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
M421 FJU Mileage History
- 04/10/2006132,756 mi
- 04/10/2006132,756 mi
- 03/10/2007143,930 mi+11,174 mi
- 04/10/2007143,930 mi
- 10/10/2008152,606 mi+8,676 mi
- 13/10/2008152,626 mi+20 mi
- 20/05/201051,145 mi-101,481 mi
- 18/08/2011142,393 mi+91,248 mi
- 22/08/2011142,403 mi+10 mi
- 26/08/2011142,409 mi+6 mi
- 23/08/2012150,208 mi+7,799 mi
- 23/08/2012150,208 mi
- 08/08/2013157,474 mi+7,266 mi
- 23/08/2013157,575 mi+101 mi
- 04/08/2014164,898 mi+7,323 mi
- 08/08/2014164,956 mi+58 mi
- 03/09/2015171,208 mi+6,252 mi
- 24/09/2015171,210 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2016175,962 mi+4,752 mi
- 07/11/2016175,964 mi+2 mi
- 07/11/2017181,463 mi+5,499 mi
- 10/11/2018186,824 mi+5,361 mi
- 10/11/2018186,824 mi
- 28/11/2019188,108 mi+1,284 mi
- 13/11/2020190,131 mi+2,023 mi
- 19/11/2021198,105 mi+7,974 mi
- 25/11/2021198,110 mi+5 mi
- 16/06/2023201,914 mi+3,804 mi
- 13/06/2024207,356 mi+5,442 mi
Average of roughly 4,217 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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