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M349 BEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,172 mi
Last recorded93,172 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,172 miles

Front Both front swivel hubs slight weep of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 93,172 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both front swivel hubs slight weep of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 92,290 miles

Both front swivel hubs slight weep of oil

Front axel sway bar bush slight play

Front prop shaft front UJ slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Middle outrigger corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 91,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front prop shaft front UJ slight play

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion battery tray/ passenger floor

Fail 27 Feb 2024 91,586 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front prop shaft front UJ slight play

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion battery tray/ passenger floor

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion battery box

Fail 22 Feb 2023 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion battery box

Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 90,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 89,777 miles

Both front axle swivel joints slight weep of oil

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Front bumper corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside floor and batter tray slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,777 miles

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front swivel joints slight weep of oil

Both front tyres inner side wall slight perishing

Front bumper heavily corroded

N/S floor/ battery tray corrosion

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

Oil leak but not excessive

Rear number plate poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2019 89,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,775 miles

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front hubs inner oil seals slight weep

Front bumper slight corrosion

N/S front tyre low

Fail 3 Jul 2018 88,774 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision N/S floor (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake pipes slight corrosion

Both front hubs inner oil seals slight weep

Front bumper slight corrosion

N/S front tyre low

Pass 16 Jun 2017 88,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear A frame suspension ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front swivel bearing leaking

Offside Rear swivel bearing leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2017 88,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear A frame suspension ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front swivel bearing leaking

Offside Rear swivel bearing leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 87,088 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,941 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,941 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/S front wiper blade poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,628 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 82,628 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,007 miles

hub seals on front slight leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,716 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,716 miles

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,708 miles

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

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

both headlights on the high side

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,488 miles

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 63,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in rear prop uj

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,799 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 59,799 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

tow bar mount corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 53,356 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 53,154 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak around steering box

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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M349 BEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 M349 BEC, 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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M349 BEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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