1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M466 FTN
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/08/1994. Recorded mileage 174,311 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,311 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
M466 FTN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 174,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
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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M466 FTN Mileage History
- 28/07/2006100,001 mi
- 03/08/2006100,001 mi
- 30/07/2007115,517 mi+15,516 mi
- 31/07/2007115,517 mi
- 08/09/2009133,843 mi+18,326 mi
- 30/01/2010133,853 mi+10 mi
- 06/02/2010133,853 mi
- 31/01/2011139,540 mi+5,687 mi
- 15/02/2011139,616 mi+76 mi
- 01/02/2012146,263 mi+6,647 mi
- 03/02/2012146,263 mi
- 04/02/2013152,712 mi+6,449 mi
- 13/02/2013152,845 mi+133 mi
- 03/02/2014159,450 mi+6,605 mi
- 12/02/2014159,508 mi+58 mi
- 05/02/2015164,391 mi+4,883 mi
- 07/03/2015164,463 mi+72 mi
- 11/03/2015164,479 mi+16 mi
- 04/03/2016169,557 mi+5,078 mi
- 07/03/2016169,713 mi+156 mi
- 10/03/2017171,747 mi+2,034 mi
- 14/12/2020171,753 mi+6 mi
- 08/11/2021171,776 mi+23 mi
- 02/11/2022172,817 mi+1,041 mi
- 07/11/2023173,499 mi+682 mi
- 29/10/2024173,841 mi+342 mi
- 27/11/2025174,311 mi+470 mi
Average of roughly 3,843 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
M466 FTN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M466 FTN) between July 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 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 (30 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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