1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M445 CFE
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 130,743 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,743 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
M445 CFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 130,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M445 CFE Mileage History
- 07/03/2023127,598 mi
- 14/03/2023127,599 mi+1 mi
- 09/10/2024129,257 mi+1,658 mi
- 23/10/2024129,279 mi+22 mi
- 06/10/2025130,743 mi+1,464 mi
Average of roughly 1,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M445 CFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M445 CFE) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
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