1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M862 NPJ
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 155,099 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,099 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
M862 NPJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 155,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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M862 NPJ Mileage History
- 27/07/2005109,750 mi
- 28/07/2006113,927 mi+4,177 mi
- 27/07/2007115,950 mi+2,023 mi
- 28/07/200890,169 mi-25,781 mi
- 24/07/2009103,128 mi+12,959 mi
- 23/07/2010114,104 mi+10,976 mi
- 26/07/2011122,520 mi+8,416 mi
- 27/07/2012129,762 mi+7,242 mi
- 27/07/2012129,762 mi
- 04/10/2013132,936 mi+3,174 mi
- 04/10/2013132,936 mi
- 25/07/2014136,431 mi+3,495 mi
- 24/07/2015139,007 mi+2,576 mi
- 25/07/2016142,703 mi+3,696 mi
- 01/08/2016142,785 mi+82 mi
- 24/07/2017146,354 mi+3,569 mi
- 24/07/2017146,356 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2018148,948 mi+2,592 mi
- 21/07/2018148,949 mi+1 mi
- 16/11/2023152,196 mi+3,247 mi
- 25/11/2024154,453 mi+2,257 mi
- 08/01/2026155,099 mi+646 mi
Average of roughly 2,217 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M862 NPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M862 NPJ) between July 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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