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M660 DCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,797 mi
Last recorded174,797 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM660 DCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 174,797 miles

Nearside Front footwell corroded

Offside Front footwell corroded

Offside Front outer swivel seal weeping

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

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

side steps corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2025 173,002 miles

Nearside Front footwell corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 170,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a frame ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 168,803 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff pinion seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 165,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff pinion seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 165,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front and rear diff pinion seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 162,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both diff pinion seals weeping

centre cross member corroding where connected to chassis

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 158,215 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 154,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 148,415 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 141,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section and flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak rear diff

middle exhaust section very badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2016 135,107 miles

all four tyres outer walls cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2015 130,865 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 130,865 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 127,174 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 127,174 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 120,805 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,805 miles

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

steering box has slight oil seepage

Fail 11 Feb 2010 110,734 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing

steering box has slight oil seepage

Pass 17 Feb 2009 106,485 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 100,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 94,864 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2007 94,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,325 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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M660 DCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M660 DCL, 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 M660 DCL registered?

M660 DCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1994.

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