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M26 SYC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 SYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 73,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,247 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,241 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 70,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 666,818 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,192 miles

Some slight lateral play evident on steering column believed to be from behind dashboard. Stripping will be required to find source.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,488 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 51,486 miles

Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,655 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 48,655 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 44,730 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 40,504 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 40,504 miles

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

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

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2009 36,593 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,593 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 34,889 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 33,012 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 33,012 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 30,396 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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M26 SYC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M26 SYC, 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 M26 SYC registered?

M26 SYC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M26 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 SYC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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