1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M817 CEC
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/11/1994. Recorded mileage 208,653 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,653 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
M817 CEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 208,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M817 CEC Mileage History
- 13/11/2023199,907 mi
- 17/11/2023199,930 mi+23 mi
- 29/10/2024201,797 mi+1,867 mi
- 23/09/2025206,002 mi+4,205 mi
- 08/09/2026208,653 mi+2,651 mi
Average of roughly 3,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M817 CEC 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 (M817 CEC) between November 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
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