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M424 VEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

181,440 mi
Last recorded181,440 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 VEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 181,440 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 181,440 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 179,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 179,608 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 177,754 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 177,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure shock mounting (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 175,948 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 175,948 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 173,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 173,704 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 171,118 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 171,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing arm also missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 167,684 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 167,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 163,756 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 163,756 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 159,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,269 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 154,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 154,564 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 149,932 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 149,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 145,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 145,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 139,078 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 139,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 132,884 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 132,884 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 126,616 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 126,616 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 119,671 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 119,671 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 112,396 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 104,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 104,183 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 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 M424 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 M424 VEJ registered?

M424 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M424 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M424 VEJ shows 35 tests with a 51.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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