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M225 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

136,479 mi
Last recorded136,479 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 136,479 miles

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 136,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 135,940 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 134,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 131,472 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,846 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 128,079 miles

rear diff top mounting ball joint dust cover split and starting to leak grease

Fail 7 Aug 2020 128,079 miles

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

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

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

rear diff top mounting ball joint dust cover split and starting to leak grease

Pass 7 Aug 2019 125,785 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part in clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,227 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 120,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 114,697 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,988 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 109,736 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,736 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 106,012 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,655 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 99,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,238 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,935 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,250 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 71,362 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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M225 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 M225 PFO, 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 M225 PFO registered?

M225 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M225 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M225 PFO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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