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M149 ACV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,595 mi
Last recorded167,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 ACV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,595 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 167,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 167,550 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 167,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2015 147,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 145,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,140 miles

both front hub seals damp

main beam switch worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 136,594 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 135,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 131,898 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 131,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 125,798 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 125,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 116,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 116,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f hub leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2008 116,848 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f hub leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2007 104,381 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 104,376 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,894 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 93,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads low

fuel tank damp

n s f tyre low

rear pads low

rear wiper split

slight leaks both front tractor housings

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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M149 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M149 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.

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What year was M149 ACV registered?

M149 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1994.

Is M149 ACV safe to buy?

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