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M291 EDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 EDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,088 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,242 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2023 128,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 126,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 123,908 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 122,102 miles

Rear Chassis Covered in Underseal

Pass 13 Sep 2019 117,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 113,717 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 110,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 105,697 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,563 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 85,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 78,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 74,878 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 71,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,902 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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M291 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 M291 EDG, 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

How do I check the history of M291 EDG?

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What year was M291 EDG registered?

M291 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M291 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M291 EDG 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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