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M474 JRU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,281 mi
Last recorded136,281 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM474 JRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,281 miles

Both front hubs have slight seepage of oil

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 136,273 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front hubs have slight seepage of oil

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 133,172 miles

Nearside Front corrosion near body mounting,footwell

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 133,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint from drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front corrosion near body mounting,footwell

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 129,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 129,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 126,918 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 123,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 123,382 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 120,331 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn a frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 116,123 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 111,696 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 111,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 107,457 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 106,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

battery tray corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 102,619 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing.

Fail 22 Nov 2016 102,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

n/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,449 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross beam (6.6.6)

engine oil leak

nearside floor area corroded to holes

nearside floor to bulk head corroded to hole and in poor condition

rear cross beam in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,259 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside floor to bulk head corroded to hole and in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

rear cross beam in poor condition

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,251 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside floor to bulk head corroded to hole and in poor condition

nearside rear tyre perished

rear cross beam in poor condition

rear prop u/j in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,735 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 92,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,095 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,384 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,623 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 65,296 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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M474 JRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M474 JRU, 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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M474 JRU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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