1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M498 CWK
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 213,576 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M498 CWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2026
- 213,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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M498 CWK Mileage History
- 06/02/2024211,632 mi
- 08/02/2024211,634 mi+2 mi
- 14/02/2025212,642 mi+1,008 mi
- 17/02/2025212,642 mi
- 19/03/2026213,576 mi+934 mi
Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M498 CWK 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 (M498 CWK) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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