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M128 GFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

51,095 mi
Last recorded51,095 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 GFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 51,095 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking Bias valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,645 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 47,645 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop - rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,013 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 43,012 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead mounting foot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead mounting foot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,427 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 34,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff pan cover corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 30,634 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 30,634 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,420 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 27,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength stabilizer bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle stabilizer arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

condition of both wiper blades

Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,625 miles

vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components

Fail 10 Jul 2018 23,625 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle undersealed unable to carry out a full inspection of certain components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 20,404 miles

condition of offside rear shockabsorber

Fail 4 Jul 2017 20,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of offside rear shockabsorber

Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,582 miles

condition of offside rear shockabsorber casing

Fail 14 Nov 2016 17,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condition of offside rear shockabsorber casing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 12,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 7,684 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 7,684 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 2,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,799 miles

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

battery box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2012 98,799 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,391 miles

Chassis Rear Cross Member Corrosion Forming.

Movement In Rear Axle "A" Frame Ball Joint.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 95,391 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Chassis Rear Cross Member Corrosion Forming.

Movement In Rear Axle "A" Frame Ball Joint.

N/S Drag Link End Ball Joint Rubber Protective Cover Drift.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,812 miles

Rear section of chassis weakend by corrosion, consideration should be given to towing capabilities of vehicle.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 92,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 90,216 miles

chassis rusty recomend wax oil

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,035 miles

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 16 Nov 2007 83,821 miles

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

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

slight dampness around power steering box

slight play in a frame ball joint

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,051 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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M128 GFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 M128 GFJ, 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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M128 GFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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