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M279 AYJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,779 mi
Last recorded44,779 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 AYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 44,779 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 44,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 44,330 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 44,035 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 43,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 43,429 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 41,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 39,534 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 37,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,601 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 32,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,684 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 27,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,201 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,607 miles

small cuts to o/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 4 May 2007 17,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 14,876 miles

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

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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M279 AYJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M279 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M279 AYJ registered?

M279 AYJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M279 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 AYJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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