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M422 VEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM422 VEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 115,290 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 115,288 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached nut loose and locking tab (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,317 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 102,348 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

slight clicking from front when driving

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,660 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,827 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,270 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,350 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,465 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 55,564 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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M422 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M422 VEJ, 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 M422 VEJ registered?

M422 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M422 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M422 VEJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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