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M391 EYG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,184 mi
Last recorded135,184 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM391 EYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 135,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 135,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 134,621 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 134,621 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached nut loose on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,585 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,505 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,379 miles

both front suspension arms axle to chassis slightly worn bush

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,123 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 119,527 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Sep 2017 119,506 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle by front link bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle by rear link bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle by front link bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axle by rear link bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,636 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,395 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,158 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 111,158 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,571 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 107,802 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,342 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 103,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 101,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 95,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,836 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 87,435 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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M391 EYG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M391 EYG, 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 M391 EYG registered?

M391 EYG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M391 EYG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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