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M252 GJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

144,310 mi
Last recorded144,310 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 GJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 144,310 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 144,310 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear union to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 143,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 140,929 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 140,929 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Raer crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected Damper bushes missing (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 140,929 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 140,929 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 140,929 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 140,929 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 140,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 140,929 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 140,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 138,393 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 133,612 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 133,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 123,708 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 123,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,378 miles

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

rear cross member on o/s starting to corrode

Pass 28 Dec 2011 104,888 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,081 miles

both front tyre side walls cracking

rear inner brake surface pitted on n/s

Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,036 miles

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front and nearside front tyres very cracked and perrished

offside front swivel jiont slightly pitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 87,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

offside front and nearside front tyres very cracked and perrished

offside front swivel jiont slightly pitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,656 miles

front and rear brake dics

front pads 3-4mm

front shocks damp

Fail 17 Dec 2007 71,656 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear brake dics

front pads 3-4mm

front shocks damp

Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,704 miles

ADVISE ALL REAR SEATS FOLDED UP CANT TEST SEATBELTS

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AND BECOMING FADED THROUGH JU BUT IS STILL SECURE

ADVISE VEHICLE HEAVILY COVERED IN ENGINE OIL FROM BACK TO FRONT

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 63,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M252 GJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M252 GJU, 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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M252 GJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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