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M400 DEF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,316 mi
Last recorded145,316 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 145,316 miles

Body corroded not prescribed area

Coolant leak top bleed screw ()

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

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

Rear Both outriggers corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 145,311 miles

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

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

Body corroded not prescribed area

Coolant leak top bleed screw ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outrigger corroded

Rear Both outriggers corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal poor

Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Suspension sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 137,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front sphere joint leaking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 132,415 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 132,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 132,404 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working and offside (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,084 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing drag link nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 131,041 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 131,041 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,003 miles

Oil leak very slight ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2018 130,003 miles

Oil leak very slight ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 127,082 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 125,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 125,448 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 125,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 12,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 123,291 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,633 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 119,624 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 115,190 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 115,189 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 105,639 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 97,825 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2005 89,894 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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M400 DEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 M400 DEF, 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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M400 DEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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