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M52 PSS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,904 mi
Last recorded88,904 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 PSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

play in steering damper bush

Fail 10 Dec 2025 88,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

play in steering damper bush

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive heater control valve has slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive heater control valve has slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 77,494 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,792 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,591 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 44,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,536 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 99,401 miles

n/s/f swivel slight play

chassis corroded various places

Fail 15 Aug 2007 99,369 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,069 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 96,065 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pads only meeting part off brake disc

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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M52 PSS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 M52 PSS, 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 M52 PSS registered?

M52 PSS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M52 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M52 PSS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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