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M225 MKM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,660 mi
Last recorded151,660 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 MKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 151,660 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 147,088 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 147,073 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 147,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear cross member corroded.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Chassis corroded.

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded and blowing.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded going into rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis starting to corrode.

Exhaust blowing various places.

Nearside and offside front out riggers corroded and holed but not affecting structural strength/stability.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Transfer box and rear diff oil leaks.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 144,482 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded going into rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis starting to corrode.

Exhaust blowing various places.

Nearside and offside front out riggers corroded and holed but not affecting structural strength/stability.

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Suspension coil springs corroded.

Transfer box and rear diff oil leaks.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 138,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear, going into brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded.

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Main beam switch intermittent.

Nearside front and offside front outriggers/body mounts corroded.

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear seats not fitted.

Slight gear box oil leak.

Slight play in rear prop shaft rear u/j.

Fail 13 Nov 2019 138,175 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear, going into brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded.

Coil spring corroded All 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Main beam switch intermittent.

Nearside front and offside front outriggers/body mounts corroded.

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

Rear diff oil leak.

Rear seats not fitted.

Slight gear box oil leak.

Slight play in rear prop shaft rear u/j.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 133,433 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 133,428 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not in drivers view.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 120,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and o/s/f pipes very rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,420 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion n/s and o/s foot steps sized down and two steps have sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and o/s/f pipes very rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 127,627 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 20 Jul 2016 123,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense broken (1.3.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (8.2.3)

Oil leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,174 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs corroded.

Nearside rear seat belt stalk slightly damaged.

Oil leak.

Slight exhaust leak.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 109,133 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 107,026 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 107,025 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 104,582 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,582 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,414 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 99,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,980 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 90,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 83,898 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 76,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust retaining bolts corroded

offside front trumpet corroding

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,901 miles

exhaust retaining bolts corroded

offside front trumpet corroding

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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M225 MKM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 M225 MKM, 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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M225 MKM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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