CarVerify

Free Car Check

M412 RCY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,858 mi
Last recorded173,858 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM412 RCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 173,858 miles

Front both hub seal s on limit

Pass 19 Aug 2020 173,803 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 173,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Radius arm to axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front swivel housings leaking

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 173,731 miles

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 173,730 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of front flexi hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure Across rear cross member (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outrigger corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 173,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 173,011 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 171,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 169,088 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leaking from rear axle differential

Fail 13 May 2015 169,083 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leaking from rear axle differential

Pass 6 May 2014 165,027 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 165,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 159,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 159,830 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 153,783 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber top bush worn.

Fail 3 May 2012 153,783 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shockabsorber top bush worn.

Pass 12 May 2011 147,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 140,582 miles

all tyres wearing low

Fail 13 May 2010 140,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 14 May 2009 133,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 124,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 109,932 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M412 RCY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M412 RCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M412 RCY?

You can check the full history of M412 RCY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M412 RCY registered?

M412 RCY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M412 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M412 RCY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M412 RCY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M412 RCY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.