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M816 FTC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,968 mi
Last recorded182,968 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM816 FTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 182,968 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 181,543 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 179,743 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 178,050 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 176,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 174,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 174,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 172,441 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 170,350 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 168,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 164,549 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 157,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 152,204 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 147,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 141,962 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 141,962 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 139,138 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 135,080 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 121,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 106,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 103,486 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 103,486 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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M816 FTC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M816 FTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M816 FTC registered?

M816 FTC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M816 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M816 FTC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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