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M369 RAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,956 mi
Last recorded95,956 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 RAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,956 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,331 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Front Front axle slight oil leak

Front Upper Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure foot well slight corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 93,310 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both mounts level with front of door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured lower bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both mount in front of rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from axles and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,437 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outriggers in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower bulkhead both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 92,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outriggers in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower bulkhead both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,712 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,460 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,796 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 62,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,079 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Apr 2009 109,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,723 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jan 2008 106,079 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 101,499 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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M369 RAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M369 RAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M369 RAO registered?

M369 RAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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