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M233 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,355 mi
Last recorded143,355 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 143,355 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 141,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,114 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,517 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,457 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 130,580 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 127,885 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 127,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 126,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,166 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 118,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 114,584 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 109,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on chassie

light free play in rear axle top steady bar ball joint

tow bar lower steady bar bolts small diameter

Fail 3 Nov 2009 104,823 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on chassie

light free play in rear axle top steady bar ball joint

tow bar lower steady bar bolts small diameter

Fail 19 Nov 2008 100,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion by towbar mounting and chassis

light play in l/h top shockabsorber bush

Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion by towbar mounting and chassis

light play in l/h top shockabsorber bush

Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,464 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 17,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 89,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear shockabsorbers dust covers corroded

roof rack mounting broken

Pass 23 Nov 2006 89,211 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear shockabsorbers dust covers corroded

roof rack mounting broken

Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,216 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 82,216 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M233 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M233 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.

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What year was M233 PFO registered?

M233 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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