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M112 GGJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM112 GGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 111,848 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,818 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corroded

slight weap from nearside front hub seal

Pass 10 Oct 2014 169,669 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r door handle outer damaged

rear cross member corroded o/s heavily

Fail 6 Oct 2014 169,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

corrosion to chassis

engine oil on min.

front brake imbalance

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r door handle outer damaged

oil leak front axle

oil leak o/s/f hub

rear cross member corroded o/s heavily

Pass 1 Sep 2012 103,216 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 103,216 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 100,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 97,295 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 97,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Mar 2008 91,526 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 89,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 89,090 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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M112 GGJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M112 GGJ, 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 M112 GGJ registered?

M112 GGJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1994.

Is M112 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M112 GGJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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