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M225 RBH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,718 mi
Last recorded198,718 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 RBH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 198,718 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 195,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 192,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 188,894 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 184,833 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Weep Possibly from header tank or cap area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Area Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 184,833 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Weep Possibly from header tank or cap area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Area Marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 176,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 171,704 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 169,916 miles

Body/underside slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger towards body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed all (5.2.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 169,916 miles

Body/underside slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger towards body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed all (5.2.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 168,009 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 161,065 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 157,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 154,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 154,415 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 151,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 147,221 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 143,069 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 143,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 138,367 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 132,098 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 119,682 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 119,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2006 106,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 106,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 RBH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RBH, 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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What year was M225 RBH registered?

M225 RBH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M225 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M225 RBH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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