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M101 CAF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

246,356 mi
Last recorded246,356 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 CAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 246,356 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Body mount at bulkhead has non standard repair

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 246,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Body mount at bulkhead has non standard repair

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 244,608 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 244,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear tack rod end boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers footwell. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bulkhead/floor has corrosion.

Offside Front Bulkhead has some corrosion.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 242,680 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bulkhead/floor has corrosion

Offside Front Bulkhead/floor and body mounting have severe corrosion.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 242,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Bulkhead/floor has corrosion

Offside Front Bulkhead/floor and body mounting have severe corrosion.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 240,110 miles

Drivers footwell corroded.

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 240,097 miles

Brake disc contaminated Parking brake disc covered in oil. (1.1.14 (b))

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Drop arm that bolts onto bottom of steering box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drivers footwell corroded.

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 237,472 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes on A fame worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 237,442 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Pan-hard bush o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipe unions that come out of front brake hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes on A fame worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 235,135 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 232,745 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 232,702 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 230,485 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 230,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 227,968 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 225,716 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 225,716 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 223,570 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 223,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 221,550 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 220,008 miles

reverse light inop

Pass 30 Mar 2012
Pass 3 Feb 2011 211,492 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 211,492 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 154,542 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 154,542 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 206,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear axle casing corroded and leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2008 192,754 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 192,754 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 174,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 174,388 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 158,062 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 158,060 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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M101 CAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M101 CAF, 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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M101 CAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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