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M451 RJO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

27,428 mi
Last recorded27,428 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM451 RJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 27,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f swivel seeping

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 27,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/s/f swivel seeping

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 27,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 27,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 26,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 26,965 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 26,515 miles

N/S front swivel

Fail 25 Jan 2021 26,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

N/S front swivel

Pass 29 Jul 2019 26,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rubber gaitors slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel seal

Pass 24 Jul 2018 25,927 miles

Ball joint gaitors slightly deteriorated

Front and rear pads getting low

Slight oil leak leak from n/s swivle

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,585 miles

Front and rear pads getting low

Slight oil leak from n/s/f swivel joint

Surface corrosion throughout

Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,270 miles

N/s/f swivel leaking

Slight surface corrosion to under body and components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 25,270 miles

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

N/s/f swivel leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight surface corrosion to under body and components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 25,190 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 25,190 miles

Surface corrosion to chassis and suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front and rear coil springs have light corrosion.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,336 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/s/r tyre perished

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 26 Jul 2012 24,336 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/s/r tyre perished

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,981 miles

Slight leak from power steering hose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 23,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,011 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,492 miles

Rubber boot split on ball joint of rear torque / reaction arm

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,725 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,181 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

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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M451 RJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M451 RJO, 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 M451 RJO registered?

M451 RJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M451 RJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M451 RJO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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