1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M46 SYB
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 58,388 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,388 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
M46 SYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 58,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 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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M46 SYB Mileage History
- 07/06/202354,592 mi
- 28/05/202455,250 mi+658 mi
- 28/05/202455,250 mi
- 30/07/202556,461 mi+1,211 mi
- 15/07/202658,388 mi+1,927 mi
Average of roughly 1,222 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M46 SYB 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 (M46 SYB) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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