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M228 LNP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,129 mi
Last recorded145,129 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 LNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,129 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel uj (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 145,129 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 143,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 142,065 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 142,065 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 133,916 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,641 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 125,265 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 125,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,509 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,634 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 110,857 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dual purpose vehicle

n/s/front wing damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,398 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,375 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 97,380 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 97,380 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 89,418 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 82,361 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 82,361 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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M228 LNP 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 73.9%.

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 M228 LNP, 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 M228 LNP registered?

M228 LNP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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