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M496 EAM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,505 mi
Last recorded162,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 EAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 162,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 162,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 162,332 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 162,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 162,296 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 162,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 162,145 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 161,060 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 160,650 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 160,463 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 159,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 158,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 157,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 157,460 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 159,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 154,564 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 152,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 150,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 147,145 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 147,145 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 146,451 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drop arm joint has slight play in it

Fail 15 Jul 2008 146,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drop arm joint has slight play in it

Pass 13 Jul 2007 143,381 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 137,078 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear cross member is showing signs of corrosion

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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M496 EAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M496 EAM, 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 M496 EAM registered?

M496 EAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M496 EAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 EAM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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