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M185 GPF

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,338 mi
Last recorded141,338 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 GPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 141,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel pin oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front swivel pin oil seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 140,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 138,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 137,078 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 137,076 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 136,012 miles

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

play in front axle trailing arm bushes

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside track rod end

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

Fail 7 Jul 2022 136,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

play in front axle trailing arm bushes

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside track rod end

wear to brake pedal anti slip pad

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,842 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear cross-member corroded by step

Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,686 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 131,452 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

surface corrosion throughout chassis.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 129,418 miles

Front hub seals weaping

Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 124,269 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 121,274 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine damp with oil

Pass 30 Jul 2014 118,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 110,480 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 102,217 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 120,210 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 93,945 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 90,363 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

movement in offside head lamp

nearside hub seal leaking

poor weld repairs to rear chassis

rear number plate slightly delaminated

steering box drop link arm track rod end grease gaiter split

underside of vehicle oily and dirty

Fail 26 Apr 2010 90,363 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

movement in offside head lamp

nearside hub seal leaking

poor weld repairs to rear chassis

rear number plate slightly delaminated

steering box drop link arm track rod end grease gaiter split

underside of vehicle oily and dirty

Pass 11 May 2009 84,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,803 miles

some play in o/s rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,853 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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M185 GPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M185 GPF, 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 M185 GPF registered?

M185 GPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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