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M836 JFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,854 mi
Last recorded132,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM836 JFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 132,854 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 132,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar/hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar /hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 131,052 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 130,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 129,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 128,838 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,318 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 127,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 126,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 124,351 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear chassis with some corrosion

steering play within limits

Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,625 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2015 102,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 117,577 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 116,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,575 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 113,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 112,108 miles

n/s/front brake pads retained with nuts and bolts instead of brake pins

Pass 17 Jun 2008 111,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 109,652 miles

adv:slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 20 Jun 2006 108,077 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 100,695 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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M836 JFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M836 JFJ, 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 M836 JFJ registered?

M836 JFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1994.

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