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M203 NKK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

128,561 mi
Last recorded128,561 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 NKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 128,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 128,395 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 127,831 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,546 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 127,203 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 126,758 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle ball joint gater split

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,779 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 125,287 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,323 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 123,191 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,165 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 122,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 119,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 116,831 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 114,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 114,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 111,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 107,911 miles

offside front shock damp

radiator fins in poor condition

small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Jul 2008 104,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake travell high

Pass 13 Jul 2007 100,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 97,291 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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M203 NKK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M203 NKK, 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 M203 NKK registered?

M203 NKK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M203 NKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M203 NKK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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