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M687 ODC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,544 mi
Last recorded55,544 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 ODC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 55,544 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT FOOTWELL CORRODED

Nearside Front SWIVEL JOINT SLIGHTLY LEAKING

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 54,795 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 54,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 54,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,900 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 52,900 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,090 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 52,090 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 50,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,454 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,423 miles

Offside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,114 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 44,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 42,111 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,654 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,104 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 30,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 28,030 miles

Nearside front body mounting (inside nearside front wheel arch) corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 26,222 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 23,900 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 23,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,894 miles

fuel tank rusty

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 3 May 2006 15,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general condition of chassis corroded

o/s and n/s front axle leaking oil near to brake discs

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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M687 ODC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M687 ODC, 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 M687 ODC registered?

M687 ODC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1994.

Is M687 ODC safe to buy?

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