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M250 TWL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM250 TWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,660 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,002 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,695 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,070 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,749 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 86,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,611 miles

brake pipes covered in sealer

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belts in rear not tested at time of test due to canvas cover fitted.No access.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 78,648 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Seat belts in rear not tested at time of test due to canvas cover fitted.No access.

Pass 9 Nov 2013 78,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 74,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,911 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlights weak patern

dust cover on drop arm ball joint

Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,818 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

both headlights weak patern

dust cover on drop arm ball joint

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,190 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front number plate in poor condition

Radiator in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,920 miles

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

bonnet cable siezed

Fail 4 Jul 2008 33,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet cable siezed

Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,490 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,233 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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M250 TWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M250 TWL, 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 M250 TWL registered?

M250 TWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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