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M477 LDA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,552 mi
Last recorded104,552 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM477 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,552 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 101,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 100,519 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,558 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 97,558 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,514 miles

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

Slight "Hum" in right hand front hub

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,411 miles

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

Slight "HUM" in right hand front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Sep 2013 94,411 miles

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

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

Slight "HUM" in right hand front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Sep 2012 93,232 miles

All four tyres have small cracks, but cords not visable at present

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

Slight "Hum" from right hand front hub

Pass 23 Sep 2011 91,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight oil loss from steering box

Fail 4 Sep 2010 89,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,417 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 87,417 miles

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 83,968 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 83,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 81,342 miles

Exhaust exit on left hand of body half way up body

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 81,342 miles

Exhaust exit on left hand of body half way up body

Fail 30 Aug 2006 81,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust exit's on left half way up body

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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M477 LDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 M477 LDA, 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 M477 LDA registered?

M477 LDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M477 LDA safe to buy?

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