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M496 NJH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,802 mi
Last recorded245,802 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 NJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 245,802 miles

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

Hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 17 Dec 2024 243,456 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 243,453 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear hose join (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 316,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2022 258,245 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 258,243 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when sidelights are turned (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 238,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 238,527 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside rear chassis, outer and inner (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 218,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Sep 2020 218,595 miles

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

Nearside 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Oct 2019 208,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 195,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 195,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 194,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 193,079 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 192,704 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 189,190 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 12 Oct 2012 187,718 miles

2 ltrs of 10w40 engine oil supplied

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion front coil springs

corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r inner door

o/s/f hub bearing leaking grease

Fail 11 Oct 2012 187,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 ltrs of 10w40 engine oil supplied

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion front coil springs

corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r inner door

o/s/f hub bearing leaking grease

Pass 8 Jul 2010 182,393 miles

o/s front hub seal leaking grease

play in o/s front drag link end

Fail 8 Jul 2010 182,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 litres of oil supplied

o/s front hub seal leaking grease

play in o/s front drag link end

Pass 19 Mar 2009 173,041 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil low

o/s front hub bearing leaking grease

Fail 19 Mar 2009 173,041 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil low

o/s front hub bearing leaking grease

Pass 18 Jan 2008 170,829 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front hub seal leaking grease

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2007 163,041 miles

oildampness to gearbox

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 156,019 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 156,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 NJH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M496 NJH, 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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M496 NJH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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