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M323 SCP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,783 mi
Last recorded103,783 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 SCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,783 miles

Chassis covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,781 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 103,629 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area's - front trailing arm mount (marked in yellow) - inner face of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear efforts low (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body strengthener at nearside front has 1 bolt missing (still secure)

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch area's

font wiper blades are deteriorating

offside front out-rigger modified/corroded (not excessive)

previous repair at nearside chassis coated in sealants/under-seal

various leaks engine & transmission area's

Pass 8 May 2025 102,894 miles

Chassis undersealed

Floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 102,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Chassis undersealed

Floor pan corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,187 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 102,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 100,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 100,003 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,113 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,099 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 97,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,053 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,018 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,728 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 91,706 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 89,923 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 88,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 86,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 86,376 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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M323 SCP 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 M323 SCP, 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 M323 SCP registered?

M323 SCP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1994.

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