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M751 JVP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

147,380 mi
Last recorded147,380 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM751 JVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 147,380 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,789 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 146,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section around offside rear upper shockabsorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 146,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery box heavily corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 143,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 143,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear offside quarter member to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,324 miles

Nearside Front axle panhard mounting bracket is corrodded and holed

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by offside rear shockabsorber top mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage below radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front axle bracket holed and corrodded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corrodded and leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corrodded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 20 Aug 2019 139,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bracket holed and corrodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corrodded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,902 miles

CHASSIS RUSTY

Central Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM HOLED AND CORRODDED AND BLOWING CLOSE TO FAIL

Front AXLE OIL LEAK

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front AXLE MOUNTING BRACKET HOLED AND CORRODDED

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

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 AXLE BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear TUBULAR OUTRIGGER CORRODDED HEAVILY

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Offside Rear FUEL TANK MOUNTING OUTRIGGER VERY CORRODDED AND HOLED CLOSE TO FAIL

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Fail 10 Sep 2018 137,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear TUBULAR OUTRIGGER CORRODDED HEAVILY

CHASSIS RUSTY

Central Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM HOLED AND CORRODDED AND BLOWING CLOSE TO FAIL

Front AXLE OIL LEAK

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front AXLE MOUNTING BRACKET HOLED AND CORRODDED

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

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 AXLE BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP DETERIORATED

Offside Rear FUEL TANK MOUNTING OUTRIGGER VERY CORRODDED AND HOLED CLOSE TO FAIL

Rear AXLE OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Sep 2017 135,817 miles

Slight PAS Leak

Fail 2 Sep 2017 135,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre + O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Slight PAS Leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 133,152 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Oil leak on rear diff / hole in diff caasing ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knocking noise when gears engaged

n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres all perished/ cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 133,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty indicators inop when operated from stork / possible stork or hazard switch fault (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab floor near pedal box corroded through (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak on engine ()

Oil leak on gearbox ()

Oil leak on rear diff / hole in diff caasing ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knocking noise when gears engaged

n/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres all perished/ cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2015 130,562 miles

play in rear prop-shaft rear u.j.

Fail 25 Aug 2015 130,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both (1.2.1e)

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

play in rear prop-shaft rear u.j.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 128,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

both front swivels slightly weapimg oil

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2014 128,318 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

both front swivels slightly weaping oil

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,960 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 123,244 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2011

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

undersealing underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,845 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 99,744 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,096 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 94,096 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,931 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 89,927 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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M751 JVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 M751 JVP, 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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M751 JVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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