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M287 NSH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,714 mi
Last recorded115,714 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 115,714 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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 transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 29 Apr 2022 115,697 miles

Front both front swivel housings leaking

Front rear steering joints feel rough when turned

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

corrosion rear discs

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2022 115,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front swivel housings leaking

Front rear steering joints feel rough when turned

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear discs

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,988 miles

Front coil springs fitted differently but located and functioning correctly

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

Offside Front fluid weep from swivel housing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint (2.1.5)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 113,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top nut loose (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,762 miles

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

O/s front outer side light not working

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft lower (2.1.5)

slight play in prop shaft

Fail 5 Feb 2016 111,762 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure split pin missing (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock tower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/s front outer side light not working

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft lower (2.1.5)

slight play in prop shaft

Pass 6 Feb 2015 108,569 miles

Front and rear prop uj slight play

N/s rear side/brake light slightly discoloured

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2015 108,569 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front and rear prop uj slight play

N/s rear side/brake light slightly discoloured

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,491 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 107,491 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 104,137 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 104,137 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 98,981 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 98,979 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside front swivel seal leaking but a reason for rejection at this time

Pass 16 Sep 2008 95,909 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 95,909 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,250 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in nearside front steering swivel joint

Pass 30 Nov 2006 86,737 miles

slight bend in centre track control rod.

slight leak from o/s swivel joint.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,077 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 86,052 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

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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M287 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 M287 NSH, 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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M287 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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