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M460 TCW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,785 mi
Last recorded148,785 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM460 TCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 148,785 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All joints (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 143,211 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 137,061 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 137,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both rear bump stops missing

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,732 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 129,732 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear bump stops are missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,445 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,443 miles

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both wiper blades slightly split

Fail 27 Jan 2020 23,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both wiper blades slightly split

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,799 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 105,798 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,021 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes(4) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,642 miles

handbrake travel just to standard

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2017 93,642 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling arm on diff bracket (2.2.D.2a)

handbrake travel just to standard

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,667 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,667 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 83,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,610 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,340 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 56,278 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 56,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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M460 TCW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M460 TCW, 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 M460 TCW registered?

M460 TCW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M460 TCW shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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