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M723 BAF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,708 mi
Last recorded147,708 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM723 BAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,708 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside 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 axle seal leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2026 147,698 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front axle seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside 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 axle seal leak

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Apr 2025 142,379 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Mar 2025 142,353 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 139,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 139,520 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 139,485 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 139,346 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 138,932 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 138,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,235 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 131,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 126,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake backing plates corroded

rear brake backing plates missing

Fail 5 Mar 2012 121,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake backing plates corroded

rear brake backing plates missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 114,455 miles

Corrosion on chassis

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Corrosion on chassis

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise steering damper bush slighty worn

Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise steering damper bush slighty worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 103,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 93,895 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 93,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre has small cuts (damage) to sidewall.Replacement advised.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,422 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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M723 BAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M723 BAF, 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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M723 BAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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