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M156 SFS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 71,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,910 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 64,125 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 61,539 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 59,251 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,630 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,771 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 36,404 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 31,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 23,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 18,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 12,130 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 6,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 6 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 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFS, 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 M156 SFS?

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What year was M156 SFS registered?

M156 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M156 SFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M156 SFS shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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