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M507 ARL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

154,955 mi
Last recorded154,955 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM507 ARL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 154,955 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 150,115 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 146,100 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door corroded.

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

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower door corroded.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel has slight leak.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 146,015 miles

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

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower door corroded.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel has slight leak.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,491 miles

Both doors heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 141,489 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both doors heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,794 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates both headlamps flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shock absorber turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis adjacent to trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates both headlamps flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,689 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 126,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 126,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,418 miles

Front Both Sides Lower Suspension Arm Front Mounting Rubbers Worn

Front Lower Both Sides Shock-Absorber Mounting Rubbers Worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,249 miles

Front Lower Both Sides Suspension Arms Front Mounting Bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Before Brake Hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out-Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out-Rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension Arm Rear Mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower Both Sides Suspension Arms Front Mounting Bushes

Pass 2 Mar 2015 117,170 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded & Worn.

Both Sides Rear Shock Absorber Outer Casings Corroded

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

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

Slight Steering Box Oil Leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 117,170 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded & Worn.

Both Sides Rear Shock Absorber Outer Casings Corroded

Excessive Wear/Movement Rear Prop-Shaft Rear U/J

N/S/R Shock Absorber Top Mounting Rubbers Worn.

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

O/S/F Out-Rigger Corroded.

O/S/R Brake Back Plate Corroded & Holed

O/S/R Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Rubbers Worn

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Crossmember Corroded.

Slight Steering Box Oil Leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,695 miles

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn and has play

Fail 4 Mar 2014 114,695 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush worn and has play

Pass 19 Mar 2013 112,314 miles

Both rear Shockabsorber Outer Casings Corroded.

N/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Front Mounting Bush Worn.

N/S/R Brake Back Plate Corroded & Holed.

Slight Steering Box Leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 112,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight Steering Box Leak

Both rear Shockabsorber Outer Casings Corroded.

N/S/F Brake Pipe Corroded After Flexable Hose.

N/S/F Lower Suspension Arm Front Mounting Bush Worn.

N/S/R Brake Back Plate Corroded & Holed.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 109,562 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate coroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate rusty and damaged.

front propshaft u/j worn badly.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,382 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 106,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 103,212 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 103,212 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 98,242 miles

Oil leak

slight cut in nsf tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

slight cut in nsf tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,523 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 87,147 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 87,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf spring lower mount corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,978 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 79,978 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr/osr lowe spring cups corroded

osf tractor seal leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2005 74,944 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 74,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

osf tractor seal slight leak

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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M507 ARL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 M507 ARL, 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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M507 ARL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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