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M837 FJR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

197,213 mi
Last recorded197,213 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 FJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 197,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 194,585 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 192,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 190,382 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 187,584 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 180,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 178,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 175,323 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 175,323 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 172,535 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 167,786 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Engine oil leak

Front and rear axle slight leak

tow bar removed at time of test

Pass 15 May 2015 162,844 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 157,166 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 153,133 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 150,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 150,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,769 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 146,652 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 143,093 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 143,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 143,031 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear o/s brake has lower effort than n/s

steering first joint from box has slight freeplay

Pass 7 Jan 2008 140,815 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 130,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M837 FJR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M837 FJR, 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 M837 FJR registered?

M837 FJR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1994.

Is M837 FJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M837 FJR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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