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M256 JTT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,935 mi
Last recorded139,935 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 JTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 139,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 135,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,961 miles

Oil leak/s but not excessive

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,290 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive near water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,001 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,960 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 115,197 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 115,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo down pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,885 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 108,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body mount / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body mount / chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,519 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 104,509 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,640 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 101,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,845 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 97,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,696 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 93,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 90,151 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 90,151 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,836 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

dampness around fuel tank

front no plate damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,100 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

various body damage

Fail 22 Nov 2007 72,100 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

various body damage

Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,373 miles

Oil leak

body panels miss aligned

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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M256 JTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 M256 JTT, 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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M256 JTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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