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M353 EDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,696 mi
Last recorded70,696 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 EDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 70,696 miles

Offside Front Outer swivel joint damp

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,513 miles

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

Offside Front Outer swivel hub joint weeping

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,998 miles

Offside Front Outer constant velocity hub swivel housing damp

Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,632 miles

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

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear bushes perished / worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 69,053 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear "A" frame upper ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,918 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 68,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,652 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 68,256 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 67,206 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 67,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,390 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre perished in outer tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,498 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,023 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre perishing.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,557 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,739 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,851 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 60,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,114 miles

O/S SEAT BELT MARKED DUE TO BEING TRAPED IN DOOR LOCK

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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M353 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M353 EDG, 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 M353 EDG registered?

M353 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1994.

Is M353 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 EDG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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