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M211 LOB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM211 LOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 113,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,175 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 112,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 111,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 110,965 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 106,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 103,064 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,323 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2016 98,317 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,392 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,113 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 89,106 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,038 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,038 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,764 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 77,665 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 76,823 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 LOB 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 87%.

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 M211 LOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M211 LOB registered?

M211 LOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1994.

Is M211 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M211 LOB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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