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M149 DNV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,144 mi
Last recorded206,144 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 DNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 206,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 201,174 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

both front outer brake pipes poorly routed, close to inner wing panel

clonk on take up of drive

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2023 198,369 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 193,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 188,168 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 188,168 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 183,726 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 183,726 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 177,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 175,488 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 175,488 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 174,767 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 168,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 163,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 156,338 miles

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

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

blue smoke from exhaust on initial start up, clears after a purge

headlamp bezels are corroded [both sides]

nearside front and nearside rear tires are in poor condition [cracking]

stone-chips in front windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2011 156,296 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock absorbers are weeping slightly

front headlamp bezels are corroded [both sides]

key snapped off inside drivers door lock

nearside front and rear tires are in poor condition

on initial start up from cold large amounts of blue smoke from exhaust noted. clears after purge when engine warm.

rear shock absorber top bushes are worn slightly [both sides]

stone-chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 146,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 135,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 126,452 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 116,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 116,276 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 108,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 108,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear seatbelt cupling plastic cover missing

Pass 26 Oct 2005 93,662 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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M149 DNV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M149 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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M149 DNV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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