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M810 LOX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

114,482 mi
Last recorded114,482 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM810 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 114,482 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 114,455 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 113,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 112,801 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 112,124 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 112,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 111,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 110,200 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 110,200 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,239 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,463 miles

oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2018 107,444 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,709 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 106,186 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 106,062 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 105,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 104,072 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 102,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 101,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 99,476 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 98,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 96,598 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 95,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,289 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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M810 LOX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M810 LOX, 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 M810 LOX registered?

M810 LOX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M810 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M810 LOX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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