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M55 PMF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 PMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 133,421 miles

slight leak from swivel seals

Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,255 miles

slight leak from front swivel seals

Pass 22 Feb 2024 131,749 miles

slight leak from swivel seals

Pass 23 Feb 2023 130,654 miles

slight leak from swivel seals/swivel balls pitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 130,654 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight leak from swivel seals/swivel balls pitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 129,673 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 129,673 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 128,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 127,177 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,177 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

waxoylied

Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,751 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 125,751 miles

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

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,500 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 122,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front outriggers corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 122,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front outriggers corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 120,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front outriggers corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 120,697 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front outriggers corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 118,846 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s floor corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,404 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,448 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 113,443 miles

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

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

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

advise attention both front hub seals leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2011 112,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,406 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 109,401 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 104,956 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 104,956 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 96,653 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 96,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 91,772 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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M55 PMF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 M55 PMF, 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 M55 PMF registered?

M55 PMF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M55 PMF safe to buy?

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