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M791 JPC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 JPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 126,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 125,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 123,775 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 123,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,027 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 122,705 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 122,697 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

this vehicle requires a new rear cross member

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,497 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,524 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 119,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 117,857 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,288 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,122 miles

Both front shocks damp

Both front tyres perished

Drivers door check strap nosie

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 105,560 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,658 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 98,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 96,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,089 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 91,181 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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M791 JPC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M791 JPC, 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 M791 JPC registered?

M791 JPC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1994.

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