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M153 ACV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

274,147 mi
Last recorded274,147 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 ACV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 274,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 269,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 265,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 261,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 256,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 251,320 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 245,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 240,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 235,344 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 231,140 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 223,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 217,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 213,433 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 209,693 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 209,679 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 206,104 miles

slight play in tr ends

Pass 8 Feb 2011 201,785 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 196,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 191,720 miles

Seepage at steering box.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 183,334 miles

Corrosion evident N/S/F chassis rail behind out rigger.

Corrosion evident at rear main feed brake pipe.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 173,839 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 167,035 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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M153 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M153 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

How do I check the history of M153 ACV?

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What year was M153 ACV registered?

M153 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M153 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M153 ACV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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