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M156 FTT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,744 mi
Last recorded140,744 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 FTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 140,744 miles

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

Offside Front swivel housing pitted ,weeping grease

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 140,744 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front swivel housing pitted ,weeping grease

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,431 miles

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

Offside Front swivel housing weeping grease

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 139,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle panhard rod mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front swivel housing weeping grease

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,674 miles

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

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 136,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 136,254 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR INTO BULKHEAD AROUND BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR INTO BULKHED AROUND BODY MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BULKHEAD AROUND BRAKE CYLINDER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX AND CENTER AT JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment BOLT SLACK (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING CUP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,051 miles

INNER ARCHES CORRODED FRONT BOTH

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 134,037 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn LOW EFFORT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded L;OWER BULKHEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn LOW EFFORT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

INNER ARCHES CORRODED FRONT BOTH

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,656 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play + SEAL LEAKING SLIGHTLY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 129,139 miles

floor corroded in places

Pass 11 Oct 2018 125,849 miles

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

Rear floor corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,763 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 117,253 miles

exhaust corroded and holed rear

rear floor corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 117,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded and holed rear

rear floor corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 112,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,250 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,052 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 101,138 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,343 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 94,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,558 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 92,558 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,192 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 85,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2007 85,948 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 80,486 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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M156 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M156 FTT, 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 M156 FTT registered?

M156 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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