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M421 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM421 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 179,188 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 167,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 167,412 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,838 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 121,237 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 122,361 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 111,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 111,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M421 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M421 PFO, 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 M421 PFO registered?

M421 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M421 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M421 PFO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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