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M204 MTH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 MTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 62,899 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,780 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 62,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,732 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 59,362 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,833 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,032 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 54,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 52,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 51,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

off side front swivel ball assembly showing sipage of oil

rear end x member showing quite heavy surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2015 51,026 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

off side front swivel ball assembly showing sipage of oil

rear end x member showing quite heavy surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 47,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 47,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,049 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,867 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,668 miles

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,310 miles

Centre Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,768 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2006 29,260 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,260 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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M204 MTH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M204 MTH, 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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M204 MTH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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