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M291 PAW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,695 mi
Last recorded114,695 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 PAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 110,838 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,003 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 105,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 104,423 miles

Offside Rear cab mount corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,512 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 102,510 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 100,407 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering link joints dust covers cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 955,506 miles

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

front axel front swivel joint slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,990 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,921 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,864 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,948 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 86,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 83,951 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 804,506 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,441 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front swivel seal damp

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,238 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,740 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

drag link rod bent

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 PAW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PAW, 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 M291 PAW registered?

M291 PAW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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