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M145 ACV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

238,244 mi
Last recorded238,244 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 ACV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 238,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 235,911 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 233,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 230,839 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 227,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 222,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 17 Dec 2020 222,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 218,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 213,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 207,823 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 198,729 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 192,427 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 184,163 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 175,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 165,160 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 158,885 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 150,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 143,083 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 143,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 133,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M145 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M145 ACV, 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

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What year was M145 ACV registered?

M145 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M145 ACV safe to buy?

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