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M442 JTX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,622 mi
Last recorded145,622 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 JTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 145,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 139,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 137,376 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,036 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 131,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 120,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,082 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,688 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 108,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 104,580 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 92,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 89,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 85,319 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,948 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,946 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,837 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 81,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 79,885 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Sep 2006 79,885 miles

Propshaft component defective

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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M442 JTX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M442 JTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M442 JTX registered?

M442 JTX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M442 JTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M442 JTX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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