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M202 TME

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 TME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 115,440 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

all dust covers slightly perished

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 114,606 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

all dust covers perished

Pass 24 Feb 2024 112,201 miles

all dust covers slightly perished

chassis slightly corroded

slight power steering leak

Fail 24 Feb 2024 112,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

all dust covers slightly perished

chassis slightly corroded

slight power steering leak

Pass 25 Feb 2023 110,903 miles

ALL BRAKES STARTING TO WEAR

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TOCORRODE

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

DUST COVERS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 25 Feb 2023 110,903 miles

ALL BRAKES STARTING TO WEAR

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TOCORRODE

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

DUST COVERS STARTING TO PERISH

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 109,201 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING

Fail 26 Feb 2022 109,201 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

ALL TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING

Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 107,655 miles

ALL BRAKE PIOES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 107,655 miles

ALL BRAKE PIOES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM OFF STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,868 miles

ALL TRACK ROD END GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK

Fail 22 Feb 2020 105,868 miles

ALL TRACK ROD END GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK

Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,792 miles

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

TRACK ROD END GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 9 Mar 2019 104,792 miles

CHASSIS STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON ALL BRAKE PIPES

SLIGHT POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

TRACK ROD END GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 24 Feb 2018 100,535 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

rear chassis and out riggers starting to corrode

Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,535 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear chassis and out riggers starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,771 miles

all steering gaitors perished

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 27 Feb 2016 92,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)

rear chassis slightly corroded

slight wear in offside front suspension

Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,654 miles

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

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

all steering ad suspension gaitors and bushes starting to perish and wear

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,339 miles

all steering and suspension gaitors starting to perish

rear brake pads and discs rusted and worn and just passed test

rear chassis rusted but not holed

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,410 miles

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

rear chassis just starting to rust

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,311 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Some corrosion of rear cross member&offside front outrigger.

Surface corrosion of brake pipes.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,719 miles

Both front hub balls pitted and have worn oil seals

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2010 69,718 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both front hub balls pitted and have worn oil seals

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,718 miles

Both front hub balls pitted and have worn oil seals

Both rear brake discs badly pitted

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

Nearside front outrigger has corrosion to an extent to create a hole.

Nearside rear outrigger has corrosion to an extent to create a hole.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear outrigger has corrosion to an extent to create a hole.

Rear metal brake pipes poor

Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,040 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,481 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 68,481 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,590 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 TME is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TME, 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 TME is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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