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M45 ACL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

222,349 mi
Last recorded222,349 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM45 ACL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 222,349 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 221,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 220,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 219,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 219,116 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 218,501 miles

screen cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2019 218,066 miles

screen cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2018 217,026 miles

screen cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2017 215,938 miles

screen cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2016 215,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 213,373 miles

steering box damp

Pass 21 Nov 2014 212,104 miles

Steering box leaking oil

Fail 8 Nov 2014 212,103 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Free play in both front wheel bearings

Front brake pads wearing low

Front propshaft joint worn

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 14 Nov 2013 210,571 miles

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

steering box damp

Pass 8 Nov 2011 204,711 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front radius (axle support arms) bushes worn both sides

supply pipes to front brake flexys corroded under bonnet

Fail 1 Nov 2011 204,701 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front radius (axle support arms) bushes worn both sides

supply pipes to front brake flexys corroded under bonnet

Pass 1 Dec 2010 200,003 miles

ADVISE - CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

ADVISE - DRIVERS SEATBELT FRAYED

ADVISE - REAR REG PLATE POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - WATER LEAK

Fail 29 Nov 2010 200,003 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ADVISE - CORROSION TO REAR CHASSIS

ADVISE - DRIVERS SEATBELT FRAYED

ADVISE - FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WORN

ADVISE - REAR AXLE SUPPORT ARM BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - REAR REG PLATE POOR CONDITION

ADVISE - WATER LEAK

Pass 27 Nov 2009 194,261 miles

ADVISE WATER LEAK - PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - O/S/R SHOCK BUSHES WORN - CORROSION TO REAR MEMBER AND REAR CHASSIS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 188,532 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear reg plate water stained

supply pipes to front flexys and front to rear pipe starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2008 188,532 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear reg plate water stained

supply pipes to front flexys and front to rear pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2007 181,942 miles

Advise freeplay at steering wheel

Advise oil leak from oil cooler

Advise wipers not cleering screeen well and linkage very worn

Fail 27 Nov 2007 181,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Advise freeplay at steering wheel

Advise oil leak from oil cooler

Advise wipers not cleering screeen well and linkage very worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 175,355 miles

advise corrosion to rear chassis

advise rear top shock bushes worn

advise steering damper bush worn

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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M45 ACL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M45 ACL, 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

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What year was M45 ACL registered?

M45 ACL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.

Is M45 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M45 ACL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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