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M444 RJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,157 mi
Last recorded54,157 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 RJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 54,157 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 53,554 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 52,521 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 52,516 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative no hazard lights (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 50,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 50,724 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides small pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides axle seals slight misting of oil

Front headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2019
Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,750 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 50,759 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,241 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 46,585 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 46,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,503 miles

brake pads + 4 look worn

transmission hand brake drum damp with oil

Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pads + 4 look worn

transmission hand brake drum damp with oil

Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,495 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 42,495 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,242 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 31,866 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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M444 RJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M444 RJW, 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 M444 RJW registered?

M444 RJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M444 RJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M444 RJW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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