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M466 JTX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

210,816 mi
Last recorded210,816 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 JTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 210,816 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 210,810 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step continues to rear also holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt continue on to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front foot well floor large hole

Nearside Front in bulk head near fan unit

Nearside Rear D bush contaminated with fuel

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 209,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 204,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 204,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 201,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 196,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,369 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 191,098 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 182,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 173,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 163,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 153,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 146,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,058 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 144,047 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 140,689 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 140,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 134,505 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 134,505 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 128,046 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 128,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 122,797 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 122,797 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 116,317 miles

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

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

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

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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M466 JTX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M466 JTX, 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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M466 JTX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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