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M208 FDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

228,580 mi
Last recorded228,580 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 FDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 228,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 225,211 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 222,194 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 218,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 214,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Swivel plate leak

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Aug 2020 210,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 202,822 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 196,411 miles

n/s/f track rod end rubber split rear one

reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Aug 2018 196,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f track rod end rubber split rear one

reverse lights not working

Pass 25 Aug 2017 190,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seat worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 183,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 175,577 miles

Offside Front knuckle leaking oil

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 175,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle end leaking oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front knuckle leaking oil

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 170,827 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2013 163,761 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 157,332 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 154,818 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 149,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 139,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 129,370 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 129,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 120,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 101,973 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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M208 FDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M208 FDG, 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 M208 FDG registered?

M208 FDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

Is M208 FDG safe to buy?

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