CarVerify

Free Car Check

M454 VEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,701 mi
Last recorded127,701 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM454 VEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,701 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front floor pan/s are heavily covered in underseal

exhaust slightly leaking

free play in steering

Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,897 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,887 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,330 miles

both fron hub seals weaping

both fron hub seals weaping

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,928 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front tractor joints weeping.

offside front hub seal weeping.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 94,158 miles

incorrect tow bar fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2007 87,280 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 87,275 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

no reverse light

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

front axle rear drag link ends gaiter split

handbrake mechanism poor condition

n/s/f outer hub swivel seal retaining plate corroded

o/s/f outer hub swivel seal retaining plate corroded

oil leak from engine

rear body outer mounts corroding

rear number plate poor condition

slack in rear diff

steering damper shroud poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,223 miles

All four brake disc back plates missing

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc inner face

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

Nearside door lower hinge defective

Nearside drag link gaiter split

Nearside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2007 87,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

As previous test

Fail 8 Jun 2007 87,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

All four brake disc back plates missing

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc inner face

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

Nearside drag link gaiter split

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 81,152 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M454 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M454 VEJ, 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

How do I check the history of M454 VEJ?

You can check the full history of M454 VEJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M454 VEJ registered?

M454 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M454 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M454 VEJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M454 VEJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M454 VEJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.