1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M472 BAV
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 247,411 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 247,411 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
M472 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 247,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M472 BAV Mileage History
- 11/07/2023227,542 mi
- 17/07/2023227,556 mi+14 mi
- 01/07/2024234,811 mi+7,255 mi
- 18/06/2025241,393 mi+6,582 mi
- 01/07/2026247,411 mi+6,018 mi
Average of roughly 6,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M472 BAV 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 (M472 BAV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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