1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M994 ABV
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/10/1994. Recorded mileage 165,334 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,334 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
M994 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 165,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M994 ABV Mileage History
- 22/09/2021150,736 mi
- 22/09/2022154,109 mi+3,373 mi
- 22/09/2023156,819 mi+2,710 mi
- 17/09/2024161,679 mi+4,860 mi
- 09/10/2025165,334 mi+3,655 mi
Average of roughly 3,608 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M994 ABV 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 (M994 ABV) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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