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M803 YEW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,429 mi
Last recorded117,429 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM803 YEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 117,429 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 117,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 115,630 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,273 miles

exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2024 111,273 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 101,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 101,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,028 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint boot cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,629 miles

Central Rear "A" frame ball joint boot cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,252 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 94,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section holed multiple (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 90,277 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,276 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,166 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,878 miles

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 85,873 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Oil leak

front prop rear uj has play

rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,751 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 15 Oct 2012 83,750 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,825 miles

Oil leak

exhaust is deteriorated and blowing slightly

n/s/f chassis is corroded at the front body mounting but not seriously affecting its stregnth

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

slight play in steering

tyres have distorted sidewalls

Fail 10 Oct 2011 81,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust is deteriorated and blowing slightly

n/s/f chassis is corroded at the front body mounting but not seriously affecting its stregnth

o/s/f brake pipe is corroded

slight play in steering

tyres have distorted sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,620 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,659 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,659 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 70,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,287 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,006 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 58,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,755 miles

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

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

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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M803 YEW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M803 YEW, 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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M803 YEW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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