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C12 MRR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,714 mi
Last recorded37,714 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 MRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 37,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 36,974 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 36,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,506 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 36,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 36,302 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,876 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 35,868 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 33,990 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 33,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated (small cuts in tread)

Offside Front tyre has a small tear in the outer sidewall less than 25mm in length but not deep enough to reach the plys or cords

Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,277 miles

Central middle exhaust bracket broken (corroeded) but exhaust secure

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 30,706 miles

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Nearside middle section exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s f and o/s/f tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Fail 9 Feb 2016 30,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Nearside middle section exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s f and o/s/f tyres deteriorated on outer sidewalls

Pass 19 Feb 2015 28,408 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorasted on inner side wall

Pass 8 Feb 2014 24,374 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,527 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C12 MRR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C12 MRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C12 MRR registered?

C12 MRR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is C12 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 MRR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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