1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YIA 71
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/05/1994. Recorded mileage 108,774 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,774 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
YIA 71 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 108,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YIA 71 Mileage History
- 22/05/2023100,772 mi
- 31/05/2024103,550 mi+2,778 mi
- 06/06/2024103,560 mi+10 mi
- 04/06/2025105,816 mi+2,256 mi
- 19/05/2026108,774 mi+2,958 mi
Average of roughly 2,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YIA 71 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 (YIA 71) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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