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M639 PJB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,111 mi
Last recorded127,111 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM639 PJB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 127,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 126,817 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 126,815 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 126,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 124,663 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear chassis corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,930 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 122,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 120,933 miles

drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

osr chassis corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,549 miles

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

nsr chassis corroded

seat belts deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,694 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 110,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,276 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 108,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 104,352 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nsf seat belt damaged

slight play os steering

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,034 miles

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

front number plate damaged

front seat belts slightly damaged

rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 101,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate damaged

front seat belts slightly damaged

rear chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 99,415 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,468 miles

front tyres worn clode to limit

rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,374 miles

Advise play in rear propshaft uj joint

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 90,364 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Advise play in rear propshaft uj joint

Advise power steering pump noisy on full locks

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,074 miles

Oil leak

advise crack in windscreen

Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

advise crack in windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 77,271 miles

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

brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2005 72,271 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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M639 PJB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M639 PJB, 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 M639 PJB registered?

M639 PJB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1994.

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