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M371 EKH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,142 mi
Last recorded152,142 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 152,142 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2024 151,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Door handle stiff

Fail 28 Mar 2024 151,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Door handle stiff

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,961 miles

All rigid brake pipes minor corrosion

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 148,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 148,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 145,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 145,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,875 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 141,201 miles

Both wiper blades split

Drivers seat belt webbing in poor condition

Nearside door hinges partly seized

Oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Jun 2017 136,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 136,468 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 132,097 miles

Front brakes starting to wear low.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Tyres perished and starting to split.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 128,267 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 122,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front and both rear tyres side wall deteriation

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Near side front and both rear tyres side wall deteriation

Pass 27 Feb 2013 116,282 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear xmember rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2013 116,282 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear xmember rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2012 112,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 107,934 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 107,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,283 miles

front brake balance just within limits

n/s door difficult to open

travel on parking brake lever just o/k

Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,078 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 84,923 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 84,923 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,986 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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M371 EKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M371 EKH, 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 M371 EKH registered?

M371 EKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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