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M439 ERW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 ERW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 95,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 94,506 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 94,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 92,266 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,797 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,432 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,425 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 89,273 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,068 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 79,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 79,384 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,805 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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M439 ERW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M439 ERW, 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 M439 ERW registered?

M439 ERW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1994.

Is M439 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M439 ERW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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