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M437 FJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,189 mi
Last recorded161,189 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM437 FJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 161,189 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 159,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 158,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 156,730 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 156,672 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leaking from gear box (sump bung missing) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear tyres perishing

N/S side step rotten with holes i've marked with yellow chalk

Propshaft leaking (transferbox)

Rear bush above diff twisted

Rear propshaft leaking ( rear diff)

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers and passangers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded around flexi joints

Pass 13 Sep 2021 155,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 154,079 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 152,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 150,982 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 149,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 146,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,855 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 142,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 139,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 138,971 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 138,971 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 134,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,165 miles

Oil leak

Some wear in ball joint at steering box drop arm.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 122,140 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2010 122,140 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2009 116,622 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 116,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 May 2008 111,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 111,832 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 103,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,695 miles

Oil leak from front axle differential.

Small oil leak from power steering pump.

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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M437 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M437 FJU, 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 M437 FJU registered?

M437 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M437 FJU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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