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M304 VEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM304 VEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 130,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 130,317 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 125,762 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 125,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 123,454 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front UJ. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose.

Fail 23 Apr 2024 123,423 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Front UJ. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing mirror loose.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 121,049 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 120,035 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 120,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,272 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 114,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 114,960 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 108,395 miles

Slight play in front prop, rear U/J

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,591 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,881 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,867 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

n/s front tyre deflated

n/s side rear bump stop

Fail 25 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre deflated

n/s side rear bump stop

Fail 19 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

n/s front tyre deflated

n/s side rear bump stop

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Aug 2011 104,762 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 26 Jul 2010 104,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 104,216 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Jun 2010 104,216 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

o/s bump stop

Pass 17 Mar 2009 103,174 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 101,666 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 101,666 miles

Centre Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,808 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 3 Nov 2005 952,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 952,126 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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M304 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M304 VEJ, 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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M304 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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