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M764 JFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,274 mi
Last recorded149,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM764 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 149,274 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 148,333 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 147,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 146,246 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 146,246 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 145,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 144,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 145,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear axle tube corroded close to being weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 143,247 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 holes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no visible cords but multiple deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear axle tube corroded close to being weakened

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,142 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 141,130 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front tractor joint oil seal leaking onto tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 135,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 129,531 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 122,419 miles

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

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

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

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2011 117,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 113,801 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 113,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

underside rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2008 104,746 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 104,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 25 Sep 2006 96,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 96,414 miles

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

Oil leak

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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M764 JFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M764 JFX, 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 M764 JFX registered?

M764 JFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

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