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M668 YEG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

223,994 mi
Last recorded223,994 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM668 YEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 223,994 miles

Nearside floor has surface corrosion and getting weak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 223,571 miles

battery tray starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2024 223,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 222,580 miles

both outer seatbelts lightly damaged

fuel tank damp

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 222,288 miles

Battery tray corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 220,537 miles

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

battery tray starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2019 219,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 215,110 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 209,836 miles

NSF/OSF swivel seals leaking

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 209,833 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

NSF/OSF swivel seals leaking

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 205,286 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 205,285 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 200,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 198,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 189,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 183,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 177,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 171,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,350 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 156,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 148,845 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 140,296 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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M668 YEG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M668 YEG, 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 M668 YEG registered?

M668 YEG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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