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M240 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

3,125 mi
Last recorded3,125 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 3,125 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 2,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 1,828 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 1,828 miles

Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 1,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 16 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,721 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 140,707 miles

Central Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both front and both rear body mount outriggers corroded but not affecting strength.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 139,828 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 139,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,376 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 136,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 132,077 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 132,073 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 127,812 miles

ball joint cover on top of rear axle in poor condition

near side front chassis outrigger corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 127,811 miles

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

ball joint cover on top of rear axle in poor condition

near side front chassis outrigger corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 124,018 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 124,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 118,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 118,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 115,450 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,253 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 109,413 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 109,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank rear support corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 106,022 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 106,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,146 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 102,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

osr chassis corroded at tow bar mounting point

Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,924 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M240 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 M240 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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M240 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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