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M44 OFF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,361 mi
Last recorded54,361 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 OFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2025 54,361 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 54,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 54,295 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 53,766 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,982 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 52,426 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,558 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,238 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

handbrake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak from both front swivel hub seals

Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,637 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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M44 OFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M44 OFF, 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 M44 OFF registered?

M44 OFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M44 OFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M44 OFF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M44 OFF have outstanding finance?

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