1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M743 CVC
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/10/1994. Recorded mileage 163,495 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,495 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
M743 CVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 163,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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M743 CVC Mileage History
- 07/10/2022146,009 mi
- 27/03/2024146,029 mi+20 mi
- 28/03/2024146,035 mi+6 mi
- 18/03/2025156,452 mi+10,417 mi
- 27/03/2026163,495 mi+7,043 mi
Average of roughly 5,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M743 CVC 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 (M743 CVC) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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