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M446 JBO

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 JBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 85,501 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 85,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure screws missing (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 85,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 84,901 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 81,734 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,729 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

centre cross member nearside upper closing panel corroded

nearside front / rear chassis sections slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,638 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

centre upper crossmember box section nearside section corroded

forward chassis sections slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 74,256 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,460 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,015 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,941 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 60,055 miles

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

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

f/n/s drag links rubber covers split

f/o/s shock absorber slight leak

front number plate slight damage

rear axle pinion oil leak

steering box arm ball joint slight play

windscreen slight damage

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,055 miles

f/n/s drag links rubber covers split

f/o/s shock absorber slight leak

front number plate slight damage

rear axle pinion oil leak

steering box arm ball joint slight play

windscreen slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,672 miles

front number plate slight damage

front o/s forward drag link rubber cover split

windscreen slight damage

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,570 miles

front number plate slight damage

steering box slightly damp

windscreen slight damage

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,129 miles

rear crossmember section corroded

f/o/s s/absorber slight leak

r/o/s-r/n/s chassis sections corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,124 miles

r/o/s chassis corner corroded †air filter housing loose †r/o/s-front indicators slightly faded †f/o/s tyre worn/split on tread

Fail 22 Jun 2007 44,060 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

r/o/s / both front indicators lens faded †air filter housing insecure †oil leak †f/o/s tyre worn/splits on tread †r/o/s chassis corner corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,203 miles

front o/s tyre worn †rear crossmember section corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front o/s tyre worn †rear crossmember section corroded

oil leak

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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M446 JBO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White 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 M446 JBO, 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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M446 JBO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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