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M62 AJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,386 mi
Last recorded190,386 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM62 AJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 190,386 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 189,575 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure slight damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 188,724 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Jul 2024 188,631 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play first drang link from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) loose on spilnes (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Jul 2023 183,119 miles

Front both front swivel hubs leaking

Rear diff front seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2023 183,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front swivel hubs leaking

Rear diff front seal leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2022 182,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front swivil hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2021 181,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2020 181,133 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 180,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 178,061 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 176,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 174,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 172,631 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 170,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 169,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 165,420 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 165,419 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 161,021 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 156,631 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 150,339 miles

rear steering arm slightly worn

steering arms slightly deformed

Fail 15 Apr 2009 150,285 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear steering arm slightly worn

steering arms slightly deformed

Pass 9 Apr 2008 139,187 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 139,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 111,809 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 111,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M62 AJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M62 AJC, 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 M62 AJC registered?

M62 AJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M62 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M62 AJC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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