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M715 GAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 GAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 93,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,707 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 88,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,663 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,668 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 83,316 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 1,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,021 miles

Slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 27 Oct 2016 67,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,840 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,571 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,678 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,102 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,032 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 12,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 1,999 miles

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

steering box lower seal damp

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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M715 GAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M715 GAT, 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 M715 GAT registered?

M715 GAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M715 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M715 GAT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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