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M140 DNV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,372 mi
Last recorded180,372 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 DNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 180,372 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 179,268 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 178,016 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 178,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 176,613 miles

advise front and rear brake pads look worn

Pass 26 Jul 2022 174,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 173,155 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 169,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 165,838 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2019 165,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

o/s/r mud flap security

Pass 13 Aug 2018 162,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 159,009 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 159,009 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 154,666 miles

advise osf brake pipe rusty

advise rear number plate replacement

Pass 27 Aug 2015 151,507 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 151,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 147,218 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 147,218 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 142,795 miles

advise air filter mount broken

advise rear os bumper corroded

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe

Pass 22 Aug 2012 139,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 134,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 127,520 miles

advise slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

advise some transmission slack in drive line

Pass 20 Aug 2009 122,854 miles

advise slght play in os steering drag link end

advise some transmission snatch

advise water leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 117,841 miles

advise small cut in osf tyre side wall

advise some transmission snatch

advise surface rust on osf brake pipe

Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,471 miles

advise some wear to front discs

advise surface rust on brake pipes

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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M140 DNV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M140 DNV, 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 M140 DNV registered?

M140 DNV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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