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M279 PSA

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

168,815 mi
Last recorded168,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 PSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 168,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,082 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 160,996 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 158,947 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 157,883 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 157,845 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,741 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 152,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,783 miles

rear cross member starting to rust

Pass 29 Jul 2015 146,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 144,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 143,156 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 141,114 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 138,495 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/front tractor joint seal starting to leak

Pass 19 May 2010 134,786 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 131,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 129,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 129,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 121,920 miles

slight play in both nearside wheel bearings.

Pass 11 May 2006 113,293 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 113,274 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 10 May 2005 105,062 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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M279 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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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M279 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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