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M415 ANJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM415 ANJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,749 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,097 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 86,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,421 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,632 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,555 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,989 miles

exhaust corroding,not blowing at time of test

moisture around the o/s/f swivwl joint, not leaking

Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,695 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,905 miles

rear shock absorber top mounts both sides have play in them, not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2008 69,499 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 66,829 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,095 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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M415 ANJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M415 ANJ, 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

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What year was M415 ANJ registered?

M415 ANJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M415 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M415 ANJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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