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M243 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

757 mi
Last recorded757 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 757 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 32 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 219,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 213,110 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 201,050 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed button in door handle sticking (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 201,047 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting x3 holes +centre both sides (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. loose not fixed (1.8)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake below effort required (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed button in door handle sticking (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 188,339 miles

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

slight noise from steering column

Fail 14 Oct 2015 188,329 miles

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal box (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

slight noise from steering column

Pass 7 Nov 2014 184,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 183,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 173,483 miles

deep cuts to o/s/f tyre not to canvas

engine & gear box oil leaks

front o/s & n/s swivel housing leaking

slight leak from steering box

Fail 2 Sep 2011 173,483 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

deep cuts to o/s/f tyre not to canvas

engine & gear box oil leaks

front o/s & n/s swivel housing leaking

slight leak from steering box

Pass 1 Oct 2010 165,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake pipes surface rust

Pass 23 Dec 2009 163,067 miles

BRAKE PEDAL;ANTISLIP WORN ON CORNER.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 159,190 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 159,153 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 151,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 151,936 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 145,330 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 145,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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M243 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M243 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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M243 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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