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M61 EAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,432 mi
Last recorded126,432 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM61 EAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 125,203 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panyard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 123,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 122,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 121,479 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front diff has slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,831 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and damp (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 119,830 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and damp (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 118,504 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 118,504 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,549 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 May 2016 110,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt off side front (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side rear (3.5.1i)

heavily under seald

Fail 21 May 2016 110,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt off side front (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high off side (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side rear (3.5.1i)

heavily under seald

Pass 13 Jan 2014 108,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 105,866 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 105,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 104,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 101,422 miles

Fr and Rr diff pinion seals leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 99,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 96,355 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 96,355 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,268 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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M61 EAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M61 EAT, 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 M61 EAT registered?

M61 EAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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