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M211 MSH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,621 mi
Last recorded123,621 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 123,621 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at securing bracket on chassis under radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 122,004 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 119,887 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 118,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,559 miles

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

Fuel tank looks damp

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside & Offside swivel housing joint covers are split

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 115,555 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank looks damp

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside & Offside swivel housing joint covers are split

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,204 miles

Body is corroded in various places

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front & offside front swivel housing joint covers are split

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 114,204 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body is corroded in various places

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front & offside front swivel housing joint covers are split

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 112,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 112,837 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,098 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,586 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 111,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 109,519 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,684 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 99,684 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger seat belt jammed behind seat

Pass 21 Nov 2005 92,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 91,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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