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M478 PAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,327 mi
Last recorded106,327 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 PAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 106,327 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 106,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,562 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 105,559 miles

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 103,914 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm, ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 103,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm, ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,778 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 100,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle support ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2021 95,863 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle support ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 91,194 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,936 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 87,936 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,943 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop front and rear joints ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop rear joint ()

Wiper blades split.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,943 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop front and rear joints ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop rear joint ()

Wiper blades split.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,833 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,288 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 71,158 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M478 PAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M478 PAG, 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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M478 PAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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