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M466 MBA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

211,293 mi
Last recorded211,293 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 MBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 211,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 210,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 210,062 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Marked in red (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 203,112 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 195,492 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive general weeps from egine and all transmission components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear steering tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 195,492 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive general weeps from egine and all transmission components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear steering tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some general areas of underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 187,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some pitting to all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine, transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some perishing to majority of suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 182,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 182,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 176,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 167,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 160,346 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 160,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 148,304 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 148,214 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 139,924 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 121,706 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 121,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 119,857 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 119,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 115,329 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 115,329 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 110,643 miles

Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 110,643 miles

Drag link end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 102,207 miles

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

exterior of fuel tank stained with diesel

seat belt covers broken

Fail 26 Sep 2007 102,207 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exterior of fuel tank stained with diesel

seat belt covers broken

Pass 16 Aug 2006 91,837 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 91,836 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

NSF door mirror cracked

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 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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