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M81 NGM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,557 mi
Last recorded112,557 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 NGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 112,557 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

play in steering arm damper

Pass 2 Jul 2025 111,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 110,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2017 110,095 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 109,994 miles

Exhaust noisy + slight black smoke (7.1.4)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four

Pass 23 Dec 2014 109,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 13 Dec 2014 109,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel bearings slight noise

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2013 106,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

battery terminals loose

bolt missing o/s/f drive shaft to hub attachment

exhaust noisey

Pass 21 Dec 2013 106,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

battery terminals loose

bolt missing o/s/f drive shaft to hub attachment

exhaust noisey

Pass 28 Dec 2012 100,043 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 100,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 92,564 miles

BONNET RELEASE IN CAR IS MISSING,BONNET OPENED VIA GRILL!!!!

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE NEAR LIMITS,ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

GENERAL CORRSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F SEAT BELT IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 92,564 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

BONNET RELEASE IN CAR IS MISSING,BONNET OPENED VIA GRILL!!!!

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE NEAR LIMITS,ALL 4 TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS

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

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

GENERAL CORRSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F SEAT BELT IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,644 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2010 90,007 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

footbrake efficiency marginal

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,621 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 74,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,913 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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M81 NGM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M81 NGM, 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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M81 NGM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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