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M1 RDB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 RDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,190 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 105,190 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,868 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 104,861 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Both swivel housings (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 103,035 miles

oil leak

slight play in steering joint \drop arm

Fail 13 Mar 2024 102,989 miles

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight play in steering joint \drop arm

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,951 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,916 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper backing corroded

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 99,863 miles

Front bumper corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension mounting rubbers worn

Fail 17 Nov 2021 99,863 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation both low (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both chassis in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension mounting rubbers worn

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,786 miles

Front both hub seals damp

oil leak engine

Fail 10 Nov 2020 98,786 miles

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

Front both hub seals damp

oil leak engine

Pass 29 Oct 2019 95,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 91,945 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides -on calibers (1.1.11 (c))

Front swivel joints leaking-both sides

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 91,877 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides -on calibers (1.1.11 (c))

Front swivel joints leaking-both sides

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 84,455 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,363 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to nearside front chassis

corrosion to rear chassis

fog light

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,273 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,665 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 79,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front turrets corroded

raer chassis surface corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,906 miles

offside drag link slight play

oil leaks

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes(caliper)

corrosion to rear chassis

offside and nearside front suspension turrets corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,620 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,859 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 53,760 miles

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

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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M1 RDB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M1 RDB, 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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M1 RDB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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