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M238 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

142,394 mi
Last recorded142,394 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 142,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above OSF chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member by central exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 140,384 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor above OSF chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member by central exhaust box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,344 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 134,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 129,726 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 122,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 113,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 112,986 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Exposing the reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,514 miles

265/75R16 wheels/tyres fitted at time of test

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 103,504 miles

Emissions not tested Due to water leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front & Rear Joints (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

265/75R16 wheels/tyres fitted at time of test

Coolant leak ()

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

UNABLE TO ASSESS BRAKE PIPES/CHASSIS DUE TO THICK MUD COVERAGE

Pass 12 Feb 2019 101,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 101,820 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 99,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,755 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,433 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,508 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,055 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,402 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 69,017 miles

play in front propshaft front u/j

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 68,268 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 68,165 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 68,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,906 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,906 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 74,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 66,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M238 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 M238 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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M238 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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