The road tax status for M947 FTT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M947 FTT?

The MOT for M947 FTT is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M947 FTT?

The recorded mileage for M947 FTT is 139,421 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M947 FTT ULEZ compliant?

No, M947 FTT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M947 FTT

M947 FTT

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/09/1994. Recorded mileage 139,421 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/02/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 139,421 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 139,421 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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M947 FTT Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
139,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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M947 FTT Mileage History

17/08/200534,844 mi
17/08/200534,844 mi
22/08/200636,250 mi+1,406 mi
21/08/200738,219 mi+1,969 mi
21/08/200738,219 mi
29/08/200840,938 mi+2,719 mi
03/09/200840,957 mi+19 mi
26/08/200943,811 mi+2,854 mi
26/08/200943,811 mi
11/08/201045,943 mi+2,132 mi
16/08/201045,943 mi
02/09/201155,357 mi+9,414 mi
05/09/201155,372 mi+15 mi
07/09/201265,346 mi+9,974 mi
25/09/201374,352 mi+9,006 mi
26/09/201483,872 mi+9,520 mi
18/09/201590,370 mi+6,498 mi
25/09/201590,572 mi+202 mi
23/09/201698,228 mi+7,656 mi
27/09/201698,294 mi+66 mi
25/09/2017106,412 mi+8,118 mi
07/12/2017106,475 mi+63 mi
11/02/2019106,613 mi+138 mi
14/02/2020111,834 mi+5,221 mi
10/02/2021116,290 mi+4,456 mi
11/02/2022121,729 mi+5,439 mi
13/02/2023125,992 mi+4,263 mi
15/02/2023126,003 mi+11 mi
09/02/2024131,315 mi+5,312 mi
14/02/2025137,426 mi+6,111 mi
13/02/2026139,378 mi+1,952 mi
17/02/2026139,421 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 5,100 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

M947 FTT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 19:19

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M947 FTT) between August 2005 and February 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 59 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”; “Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated 30cm of seat belt mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))”.

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