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M773 AGL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,094 mi
Last recorded125,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM773 AGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 125,094 miles

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2026 125,094 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 123,447 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 123,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective STEERING DAMPER BOLTS LOOSE AND NO SECURING NUT ON IT (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 121,121 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 115,510 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

Fail 10 Jan 2022 115,510 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,888 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 111,837 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel indicating that adjustment may need to be made

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittently faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Intermittently faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Unable to test 13 pin trailer socket as it is not a standard connection for the MOT Socket Tester

Fail 2 Jan 2020 111,837 miles

Hand brake has little reserve travel indicating that adjustment may need to be made

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittently faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty Intermittently faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Unable to test 13 pin trailer socket as it is not a standard connection for the MOT Socket Tester

Pass 17 Dec 2018 106,428 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 106,384 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front position lamp lense missing

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,341 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 30 Jun 2016 99,197 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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M773 AGL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M773 AGL, 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 M773 AGL registered?

M773 AGL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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