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M74 ENL

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,424 mi
Last recorded222,424 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 ENL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 222,424 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight play steering drag link end offside

Fail 14 Oct 2025 222,215 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight play steering drag link end offside

Pass 17 Oct 2024 218,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn low

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 215,482 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 215,482 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 200,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 186,354 miles

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

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 20 Feb 2017 185,516 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 182,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 175,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 170,187 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 165,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 165,950 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 156,035 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 147,835 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 15 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 147,257 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 147,247 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 143,101 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 131,121 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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M74 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M74 ENL, 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 M74 ENL registered?

M74 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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