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M202 GPD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

212,224 mi
Last recorded212,224 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 GPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 212,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 211,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 210,416 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 210,100 miles

body has come corrosion not within 30cm of a body mount

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2022 210,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision centre row n/s belt lower bracket corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body has come corrosion not within 30cm of a body mount

Pass 1 Jun 2021 208,872 miles

Offside Front bearing has slight play

front brake pipes have light corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 29 Apr 2021 208,817 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

emissions borderline pass

engine and transmission oil leaks

front hubs are leaking

offside and nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

very little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2020 208,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 208,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 206,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 206,596 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 205,627 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 201,943 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wipers worn

Fail 16 Feb 2017 201,943 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wipers worn

Pass 11 Mar 2016 199,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 199,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working and offside front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front axle lower arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 194,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 188,575 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 178,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 167,726 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 167,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 164,860 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r cross member corroded

slihgt play rear hubs

Pass 6 Mar 2009 160,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering drop arm idler ball joint gaitor split

Pass 28 Feb 2008 152,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 146,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 137,738 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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M202 GPD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M202 GPD, 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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M202 GPD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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