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M128 SFS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM128 SFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 64,639 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,349 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 24,247 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Damper Gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 21,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 12,675 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 10,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 9,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 6,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 34 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 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M128 SFS, 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 M128 SFS registered?

M128 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M128 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M128 SFS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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