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M381 PAW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,224 mi
Last recorded129,224 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 PAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 129,224 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 128,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 126,927 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,104 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 125,041 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead/Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,339 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,066 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,066 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 119,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,833 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 116,239 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 115,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 115,021 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 115,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 109,211 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 100,884 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake disc's pitted

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

Fail 23 May 2012 100,884 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear brake disc's pitted

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,908 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 90,867 miles

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 82,442 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 82,442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 79,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 77,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 74,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,387 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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M381 PAW 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 73.1%.

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 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 M381 PAW, 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 M381 PAW registered?

M381 PAW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 1994.

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