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M142 PDV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,666 mi
Last recorded132,666 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM142 PDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 132,666 miles

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

all rear seats removed except near side rear seat belt checked

Pass 15 Nov 2024 129,140 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember in front of rear wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

off side rear and central rear seats removed so seat belts not tested

Pass 13 Nov 2023 126,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

fuel tank support strap corroded and weak

off side rear and central rear seats removed so seat belts not tested

Pass 1 Dec 2022 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

off side rear and central rear seats removed so belts not tested

Pass 23 Nov 2021 119,780 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember infront of rear axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

central rear and off side rear seats missing so these seat belts not tested

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,735 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside front swivel joint has slight play.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front & rear bushes of axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside front swivel joint has slight play.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

only three seats fitted f/o/s f/n/s r/n/s so only these seat belts checked

Pass 3 Dec 2018 105,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

only three seats fitted f/n/s f/o/s r/n/s so only these seat belts checked

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,865 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

only three seats fitted f/n/s, f/o/s, r/n/s so only three seat belts checked

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre feathering

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

only three seats fitted f/n/s f/o/s r/n/s all the resr have been removed

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Only three seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,609 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

only three seats fitted at time of test : nearside front ,offside front & nearside rear

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

this vehicle is only fitted with seats & seat belts as follows: nearside front,offside front,nearside rear, all the rest have been removed

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,586 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

this vehicle is only fitted with seats & seat belts as follows: nearside front,offside front,nearside rear, all the rest have been removed

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 74,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,696 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,556 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,351 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,981 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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M142 PDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M142 PDV, 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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M142 PDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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