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M270 PSA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 PSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front body corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 82,527 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,022 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 81,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,026 miles

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

poor and rusty underside

Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,956 miles

rusty and painted underneath

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,407 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,983 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front & rear offside & nearside (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside front & rear (6.1.B.2)

signs of dampness fuel tank / pipes

steering damper worn bush

Fail 25 May 2017 73,973 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front & rear (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.B.2)

signs of dampness around fuel tank & pipes

steering damper worn bush

Pass 23 May 2016 73,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bezels corroded (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 17 May 2016 73,183 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lateral bar (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion offside & nearside (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bezels corroded (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank area damp

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 May 2015 72,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014 71,245 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 71,245 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 69,924 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside centre body to chassis mount corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,391 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,389 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,240 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 66,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,102 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 57,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,849 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,620 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s front and rear outriggers

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear outer sills

slight corrosion around o/s and n/s rear coil spring mounting areas

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,652 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,103 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 43,103 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,745 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 41,745 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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M270 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 M270 PSA, 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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M270 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 October 1994.

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