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M275 SHG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM275 SHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 111,720 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 98,391 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,635 miles

Nearside Front Floor holed

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Floor holed

Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,668 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,393 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,332 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,159 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,503 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,512 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,596 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 49,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,506 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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M275 SHG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M275 SHG, 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 M275 SHG registered?

M275 SHG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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