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M390 BAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

156,013 mi
Last recorded156,013 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 BAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 156,013 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty underneath

uj`s leaking

Fail 22 May 2026 156,013 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty underneath

uj`s leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2025 155,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

uj joints leaking

Fail 30 Apr 2025 155,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

uj joints leaking

Pass 13 May 2024 155,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 155,505 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 155,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 155,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 154,650 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 154,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 153,982 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 153,352 miles

engine and gearbox slightly oiley

nearside front swivel housing leaking

Fail 15 May 2019 153,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine and gearbox slightly oiley

nearside front swivel housing leaking

Pass 18 May 2018 152,839 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint slight oil leaking

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 152,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 151,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 151,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 151,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 149,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 149,760 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 148,457 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 146,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 146,524 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 144,141 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 141,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 139,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 137,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 137,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 131,450 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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M390 BAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 M390 BAP, 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 M390 BAP registered?

M390 BAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1994.

Is M390 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M390 BAP shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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