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M211 FDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

221,318 mi
Last recorded221,318 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM211 FDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 221,318 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 221,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases si;encer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowingt (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 218,974 miles

exhaust blowing slight

Fail 17 Oct 2024 218,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt missing trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering coupling lose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and lose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 217,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 217,697 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 216,100 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 214,345 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 214,344 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 211,724 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 211,724 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 210,237 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front axle seals leaking, but not excessively

both front brake discs nearing wear limit

chassis heavily undersealed in places

front tyres uneven

power steering hose from pump weeping

reverse light not working

side facing seats fitted, no seat belts visible

staining both front shock absorbers

visible areas of chassis corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 210,183 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both panhard rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated above exhaust downpipe (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front axle seals leaking, but not excessively

both front brake discs nearing wear limit

chassis heavily undersealed in places

front tyres uneven

power steering hose from pump weeping

reverse light not working

side facing seats fitted, no seat belts visible

staining both front shock absorbers

visible areas of chassis corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 208,159 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front axle seals leaking, but not excessively

corrosion central chassis area

front discs badly worn

rear centre seat not fitted

reverse light not working

staining both front shock absorbers

staining handbrake drum

uneven wear both rear tyres

wear both front panhard rod bushes

wear rear "D" bushes

Fail 6 Aug 2018 208,072 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section front to rear brake pipe in clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front axle seals leaking, but not excessively

corrosion central chassis area

front discs badly worn

rear centre seat not fitted

reverse light not working

staining both front shock absorbers

staining handbrake drum

uneven wear both rear tyres

wear both front panhard rod bushes

wear rear "D" bushes

Pass 18 Aug 2017 205,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 205,581 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE MISSING (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable BUSH EXCESS WORN (2.2.C.1d)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear HUB SEAL

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 204,810 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Towbar component slightly corroded MOUNT (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 204,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint X2 HOCKEY ARM BUSHES (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush AXLE SUPPORT BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

CHIP IN SCREEN

Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Towbar component slightly corroded MOUNT (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 203,678 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement central (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake hoses deeply cracked no cords visible

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

corrosion nearside rear chassis leg by shocker mounting

hazard switch sticky

nearside rear brake nearing bind limit

offside front axle seal leaking but not excessively

rear section of front to rear brake pipes corroded

wear drop arm ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2014 201,989 miles

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

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

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

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

chassis slightly corroded

drivers door has dropped on its hinges

nearside and offside rear outer floor slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 201,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 198,407 miles

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 198,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 194,753 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 190,702 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 190,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 185,884 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 185,884 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 178,859 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 178,859 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 178,378 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 173,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 166,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 158,401 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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M211 FDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M211 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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M211 FDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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