1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M435 FJU
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 217,082 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,082 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M435 FJU Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 217,082 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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M435 FJU Mileage History
- 20/09/2006139,446 mi
- 28/09/2006139,446 mi
- 18/09/2007146,883 mi+7,437 mi
- 20/09/2007146,894 mi+11 mi
- 02/10/2008153,640 mi+6,746 mi
- 03/12/2009159,785 mi+6,145 mi
- 17/12/2009159,787 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/2011177,116 mi+17,329 mi
- 27/09/2011177,385 mi+269 mi
- 02/11/2012186,982 mi+9,597 mi
- 02/11/2012186,982 mi
- 04/11/2013193,740 mi+6,758 mi
- 04/11/2013193,442 mi-298 mi
- 31/10/2014197,142 mi+3,700 mi
- 03/11/2014197,151 mi+9 mi
- 30/12/2015200,388 mi+3,237 mi
- 16/01/2017201,796 mi+1,408 mi
- 18/01/2017201,798 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/2018203,856 mi+2,058 mi
- 13/11/2020205,332 mi+1,476 mi
- 13/11/2020205,332 mi
- 29/01/2022205,562 mi+230 mi
- 31/01/2022205,570 mi+8 mi
- 27/02/2023206,400 mi+830 mi
- 19/02/2024209,437 mi+3,037 mi
- 20/02/2024209,437 mi
- 24/02/2025213,193 mi+3,756 mi
- 26/02/2025213,203 mi+10 mi
- 03/02/2026217,082 mi+3,879 mi
Average of roughly 4,008 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M435 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 (M435 FJU) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 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 (40 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”.
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