CarVerify

Free Car Check

M125 JPJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

255,736 mi
Last recorded255,736 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM125 JPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 255,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 248,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 240,470 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and rear tow bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 235,168 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 230,441 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 230,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 225,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 221,379 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 214,854 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 211,721 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 211,651 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 208,425 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 208,403 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 204,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 201,197 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 201,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 195,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 188,829 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 188,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 182,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 175,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 168,389 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,389 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 159,409 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 152,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 143,840 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 135,972 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M125 JPJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M125 JPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M125 JPJ?

You can check the full history of M125 JPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M125 JPJ registered?

M125 JPJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 1994.

Is M125 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M125 JPJ shows 27 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.

Does M125 JPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M125 JPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.