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M495 AGL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,437 mi
Last recorded170,437 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 AGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 170,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 167,813 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 163,097 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 155,338 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 146,649 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on rear ,lower cross member.

parking brake performance low

travel on parking brake

Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,510 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 125,536 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 122,341 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,648 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 116,648 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm LOWER BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 108,412 miles

Rear exhaust tail section deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2016 103,064 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 103,064 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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M495 AGL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M495 AGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M495 AGL registered?

M495 AGL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M495 AGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M495 AGL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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