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M424 SEH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

251,514 mi
Last recorded251,514 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 SEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 251,514 miles

nearside lower swivel joint slight play nsf lower

offsied floor pan corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2025 250,555 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Floor pan bellow seat corroded

Nearside Front Lower Swivel housing lower bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 250,545 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Floor pan bellow seat corroded

Nearside Front Lower Swivel housing lower bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 16 Aug 2024 248,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 248,385 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm nut loose, tightened up (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 245,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 242,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 238,859 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 238,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 233,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 231,554 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak bad oil leak from engine area

Fail 27 Nov 2017 231,554 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower suspension arm front locking nuts loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak bad oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 Nov 2016 225,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box drop arm ball joint has light play

Pass 25 Nov 2015 219,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 208,638 miles

hub seals weeping

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 201,689 miles

all brake pipes slight rust

slight play in steering

Fail 5 Dec 2013 201,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 197,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 197,536 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 192,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 192,962 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 186,766 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

o/s hub seal leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2008 178,519 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 174,196 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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M424 SEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M424 SEH, 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 M424 SEH registered?

M424 SEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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