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M394 DDS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,401 mi
Last recorded7,401 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 DDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 7,401 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 6,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Dampness Lower Engine Block Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 5,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 3,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 1,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 1,343 miles

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover on steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 187,090 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 176,686 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 165,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 158,911 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2016 145,444 miles

rear prop shaft rear joint worn

Fail 27 May 2016 145,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play at steering box (2.1.5)

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

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

rear prop shaft rear joint worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 140,676 miles

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

battery box holed

Fail 29 May 2015 140,645 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

battery box holed

Pass 5 May 2014 136,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 121,478 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 121,402 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Stub axle repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 110,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 110,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,324 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 102,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 91,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 72,259 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 50,082 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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M394 DDS 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 77.8%.

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 M394 DDS, 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 M394 DDS registered?

M394 DDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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