Official DVLA Record

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M897 FAC

M897 FAC

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/08/1994. Recorded mileage 69,287 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 07/11/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
69,287 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/11/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2495cc

M897 FAC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
  • 69,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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M897 FAC Mileage History

  1. 14/09/202165,613 mi
  2. 31/05/202367,701 mi+2,088 mi
  3. 07/06/202367,706 mi+5 mi
  4. 20/08/202469,287 mi+1,581 mi
  5. 08/11/202469,287 mi

Average of roughly 1,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M897 FAC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (M897 FAC) between September 2021 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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