1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M596 AFL
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 147,362 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M596 AFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 147,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M596 AFL 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 (M596 AFL) between October 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radios arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
M596 AFL Mileage History
- 23/10/2023139,041 mi
- 25/10/2023139,046 mi+5 mi
- 22/07/2025144,296 mi+5,250 mi
- 06/07/2026147,354 mi+3,058 mi
- 13/07/2026147,362 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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