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M321 RJS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,192 mi
Last recorded105,192 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 RJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 105,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,304 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,841 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 81,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 76,774 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 75,199 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,150 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member/chassis for A arm mountings - both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

one bulb in registration plate lamp not working

Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,292 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,893 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 66,816 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,795 miles

rear registration plate partially obscured by ladder

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate partially obscured by ladder

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,607 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,607 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,437 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

all four springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter distorted.

Surface rust on rear discs.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,359 miles

Rear of chassis corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,765 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 14,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,662 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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M321 RJS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 M321 RJS, 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 M321 RJS registered?

M321 RJS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M321 RJS safe to buy?

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