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E3 CJM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,374 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 102,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

has no tow ball wiring or socket

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,101 miles

Front front axal drive shaft oil seal leaking oil

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,481 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,209 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak front axle to prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,765 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,752 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop link joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,238 miles

Central Front Engine has a slight oil leak

Offside Front Steering box has a slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 952,382 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Engine has a slight oil leak

Offside Front Steering box has a slight leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,689 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 89,689 miles

Nearside Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing both sides not fitted (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 86,718 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 86,718 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,702 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Fail 1 Aug 2015 86,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,406 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,262 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 80,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,911 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,433 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E3 CJM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E3 CJM, 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 E3 CJM registered?

E3 CJM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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The MOT history for E3 CJM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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