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M778 ACC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

109,522 mi
Last recorded109,522 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 ACC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 109,522 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 109,497 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 103,985 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 103,981 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulckhead mounting on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mounting to chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,019 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 103,019 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on both sides on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 101,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,186 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,184 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box floor corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged mounting bracket corroded (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front out riggers both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front panhard rod rear mounting to chassis pescribed area both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front panhard rod to axle mounting both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear panhard rod front mounting area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,553 miles

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

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Sep 2019 98,553 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,577 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,546 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

Offside Rear cross member corroded but not within the prescribed area (recommend repair)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,608 miles

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,608 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes corroded recommend cleaning and wax oiling (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

air filter housing insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,211 miles

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

air filter housing loose

metal brake pipes and chassis have some corrosion recommend wax oiling

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,276 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tracter joint leaking oil

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,276 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tracter joint leaking oil

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,880 miles

N/S/F wiper torn at edges

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,366 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,175 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,175 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 56,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front propshaft has slight play in rear universal joint

Pass 19 Sep 2008 53,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,800 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 50,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,881 miles

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

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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M778 ACC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 M778 ACC, 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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M778 ACC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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