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M832 DRT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,381 mi
Last recorded120,381 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM832 DRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 120,381 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bushes offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,353 miles

speedometer working but mileometer not working

Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,326 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 120,129 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes of offside and nearside shocks worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis outriggers on front bulkhead mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis rails at rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,120 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting bushes of both front shocks perished and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis outriggers to bulkhead mountings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of both rear chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,016 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside front chassis outriggers for bulkhead mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mounting bushes of both front shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections of chassis rails corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 120,222 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 120,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside front lower shock absorber mounting bushes have slight movement

Pass 19 Jul 2017 119,894 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside front lower mounts (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 119,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 117,506 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 115,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,980 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 230,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 230,573 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 230,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 224,516 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 212,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 200,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 188,115 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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M832 DRT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M832 DRT, 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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M832 DRT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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