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M326 EAM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM326 EAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 115,397 miles

small hole n/s/r chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2025 115,307 miles

n/s/f floor area holed but non structual area

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,873 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed, not in a prescribed area

Fail 8 Feb 2024 114,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed, not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,895 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 106,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 106,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced floor area (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel join (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,082 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 100,849 miles

centre front seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 6 Aug 2018 100,837 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing stalk (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working n/s and o/s (3.5 (a))

centre front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,799 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 98,784 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,390 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

service brake efficiency only just met

Fail 21 Jul 2016 97,185 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

parking brake efficiency only just met

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 95,332 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,408 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 94,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f floor holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Dec 2012 94,080 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,304 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 86,253 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 74,747 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear 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.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 59,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 59,413 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 53,050 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 49,116 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 47,947 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 47,923 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M326 EAM 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 60.6%.

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 M326 EAM, 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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M326 EAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1994.

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