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M774 TSO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

152,018 mi
Last recorded152,018 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 TSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 152,018 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 149,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At the back mudflap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible diesel leak as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

suspension bump stops missing at rear and hanging off at front

Fail 21 Jan 2020 149,861 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected off side suspension tower and a hole in the attachment (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At the back mudflap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible diesel leak as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

suspension bump stops missing at rear and hanging off at front

Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,860 miles

Body corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front on limit and all perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 141,480 miles

All 4 tyres perish and front low

Body corroded

Chassis corroded and patched

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front ball seals popping out

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

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

Locking pin on A-bar missing and ball joint cover burst

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 141,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All 4 tyres perish and front low

Body corroded

Chassis corroded and patched

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front ball seals popping out

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

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

Locking pin on A-bar missing and ball joint cover burst

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leaks

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both front (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,409 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 136,302 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 130,969 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel tank damp

Pass 13 Nov 2014 122,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 122,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

posible fuel leak at fuel tank

Pass 20 Aug 2012 114,999 miles

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 114,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs are badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 113,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2011 113,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,930 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 107,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 105,686 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 105,685 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 105,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 100,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 97,092 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 97,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 91,905 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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M774 TSO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 M774 TSO, 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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M774 TSO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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