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M665 JOD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,204 mi
Last recorded132,204 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 JOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 132,204 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,024 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 130,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 128,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 128,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f chassis starting to rust

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out- rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 115,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out- rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 107,013 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 107,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 106,978 miles

Oil leak Engine area ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,919 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 106,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,801 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,548 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,024 miles

No bonnet safety catch fitted.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

No bonnet safety catch fitted.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 104,356 miles

rear crossmember shows signs of corrison

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,835 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 102,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

oil leak from oil cooler joint

standard tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,923 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 91,920 miles

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 89,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 89,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 86,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 81,978 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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M665 JOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M665 JOD, 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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M665 JOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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