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M657 OFV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,636 mi
Last recorded94,636 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM657 OFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 93,587 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been sprayed with sealer

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 93,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front of hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis at outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis is heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,391 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,876 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 92,019 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,958 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,958 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,782 miles

nearside and offside front swivel hubs weeping oil

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,432 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f o/s/f hub seals slight weep

Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,701 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 80,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 78,781 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 75,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,659 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,499 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 58,878 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 58,878 miles

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

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

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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M657 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M657 OFV, 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 M657 OFV registered?

M657 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M657 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M657 OFV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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