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M301 RRS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,236 mi
Last recorded232,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 RRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 232,236 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 232,236 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing Both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 229,255 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 229,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 225,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 222,486 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 219,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 216,784 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 209,976 miles

Front diff & transfer box slight oil leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2018 205,913 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 200,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 195,128 miles

engine oil leak

underside has been undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2015 190,113 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis has been heavily welded and undersealed

rear prop uj slight movement

Pass 28 May 2014 183,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis has been heavily plated and undersealed incl some brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2013 175,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 May 2013 175,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 May 2012 169,035 miles

vehicle has been heavily weld on the chassis and new rear x member all the repairs have been undersealed

Pass 10 May 2011 163,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 159,520 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 159,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 154,625 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 154,459 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 149,081 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 148,972 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 141,562 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 141,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006
Fail 6 Mar 2006 132,802 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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M301 RRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M301 RRS, 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 M301 RRS registered?

M301 RRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M301 RRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M301 RRS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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