CarVerify

Free Car Check

M379 NRX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

250,824 mi
Last recorded250,824 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 250,824 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 250,768 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 250,542 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossbeam (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 250,478 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Foot-well excessively corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossbeam (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 250,069 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front body floor corroded + battery box corroded

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering box drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 250,068 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front body floor corroded + battery box corroded

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering box drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 248,318 miles

Nearside UNDERBODY OUTER SKIN CORRODED

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ON GEARBOX/TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SIIGHT CORROSION ON CHASSIS RAILS

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 247,420 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON CHASSIS RAILS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 245,755 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 245,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 244,274 miles

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

Poor brake effort

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 241,434 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff and also rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 241,434 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff and also rear of transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 236,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 236,439 miles

Central Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 235,038 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 227,403 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 227,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 219,916 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Front propshaft universal joint at transfer box end has slight play present.

Offside rear axle bump stop missing.

Passenger exterior door handle broken - still able to open door by temporary type repair.

Wiring damaged in transmission tunnel area next to gearbox and propshaft.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 219,910 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Front propshaft universal joint at transfer box end has slight play present.

Offside rear axle bump stop missing.

Passenger exterior door handle broken - still able to open door by temporary type repair.

Wiring damaged in transmission tunnel area next to gearbox and propshaft.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 212,265 miles

Rear axle bump stop missing on offside.

Unable to fully inspect all brake pipes as some pass over chassis out of view.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 204,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 204,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 191,539 miles

Main beam/dip beam stalk detent spring is quite weak (but dip is the default position).

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes as they run out of sight on top of the offside chassis leg.

Fail 16 Feb 2011 191,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Main beam/dip beam stalk detent spring is quite weak (but dip is the default position).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check front to rear brake pipes as they run out of sight on top of the offside chassis leg.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 179,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 167,200 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 167,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 152,910 miles

Front Registration Plate Damaged & Deteriorated

Offside Front Grease Cap Missing of CV

Rear Registration Plate Damaged & Deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2007 138,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 124,603 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 124,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper bush worn

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M379 NRX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M379 NRX, 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

How do I check the history of M379 NRX?

You can check the full history of M379 NRX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M379 NRX registered?

M379 NRX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M379 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M379 NRX shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M379 NRX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M379 NRX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.