1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M827 BCD
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 204,570 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M827 BCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 204,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M827 BCD 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 (M827 BCD) between November 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
M827 BCD Mileage History
- 12/11/2021197,940 mi
- 03/02/2023199,154 mi+1,214 mi
- 23/02/2024201,175 mi+2,021 mi
- 01/03/2025202,878 mi+1,703 mi
- 24/04/2026204,570 mi+1,692 mi
Average of roughly 1,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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