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M537 SYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

2,400 mi
Last recorded2,400 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 SYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 2,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 142,823 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 139,116 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 135,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,522 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 124,240 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 124,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,835 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear lamp lens discoloured

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside and offside seatbelt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Surface cracking to nearside rear and offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,845 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 112,174 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,735 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 105,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 102,552 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,364 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 98,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,678 miles

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked.

Offside front sidelight only came on when tapped.

Signs of fluid leakage from nearside front shock absorber.

Some insecurity in offside indicator side repeater mounting.

Some movement in nearside rear shock absorber top bush.

Splits on end of both wiper blade rubbers.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 92,678 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked.

Offside front sidelight only came on when tapped.

Signs of fluid leakage from nearside front shock absorber.

Some insecurity in offside indicator side repeater mounting.

Some movement in nearside rear shock absorber top bush.

Splits on end of both wiper blade rubbers.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 86,236 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside wiper blade split on ends

slight insecurity in offside side repeater

some play in steering box drop arm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 86,236 miles

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside wiper blade split on ends

slight insecurity in offside side repeater

some play in steering box drop arm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,125 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,125 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 73,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 67,591 miles

advises are listed on vt30 321973257292

Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,568 miles

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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M537 SYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M537 SYB, 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

How do I check the history of M537 SYB?

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What year was M537 SYB registered?

M537 SYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1994.

Is M537 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M537 SYB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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