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M453 AEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 101,509 miles

Advise both seat belt stalks have outer casings damaged or missing

Fail 28 Feb 2024 101,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Advise both seat belt stalks have outer casings damaged or missing

Advise n/s/f axle swivel housing seal leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,756 miles

Nearside Front sphere joint slight leak

chassis slight corrosion

slight engine oil leak

underside undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,103 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 29 Jan 2020 95,975 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 89,304 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion rear chassis legs

middle exhaust pipe slight blow

play in o/s track rod ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,209 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

vehicle prepared for off road use

Pass 3 May 2012 84,778 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

chip in windscreen

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in o/s/f wheel nearing

vehicle is prepared for offroad use

Pass 6 Apr 2011 83,515 miles

vehicle is prepared for off road use

Pass 5 Jun 2010 80,098 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 80,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 77,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

some corrosion to fuel

some splitting to trail arm bushes

Fail 3 Jun 2009 77,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

some corrosion to fuel

some splitting to trail arm bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,661 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 73,430 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 73,430 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 72,208 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 70,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2005 70,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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M453 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M453 AEC, 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 M453 AEC registered?

M453 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M453 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M453 AEC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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