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M674 TNW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,658 mi
Last recorded152,658 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM674 TNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 152,658 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 152,658 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 149,604 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 146,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 146,858 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.89/5.23 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a arm joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 144,566 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 144,563 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 142,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 140,067 miles

Offside Rear crossmember has slight corrosion near body mounting

Pass 26 Apr 2019 136,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 132,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 128,335 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint rear axle top (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank very damp and corroded possible leak when full

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box drop arm seal slight leak (2.3.3b)

rear chassis cross member small corroded hole 8mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 122,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passanger seat not fitted

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 122,479 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 119,698 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 116,518 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,498 miles

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

Nearside front tyre various cuts to tread & sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside front tyre various cuts to tread & sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,727 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,235 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 106,110 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 102,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside front hub seal has slight seepage

Fail 14 Apr 2009 102,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside front hub seal has slight seepage

Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 97,481 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2007 97,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 89,424 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

drivers seat base badley worn

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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M674 TNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M674 TNW, 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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M674 TNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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