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M199 SVH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,442 mi
Last recorded107,442 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 SVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,026 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 102,667 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 102,349 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,074 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,418 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,542 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 85,432 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,218 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 120,962 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 155,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 147,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 136,373 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M199 SVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M199 SVH, 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

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What year was M199 SVH registered?

M199 SVH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M199 SVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M199 SVH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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