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M842 CAM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,178 mi
Last recorded137,178 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM842 CAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 137,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 137,178 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 132,359 miles

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

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

Steering box gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2015 129,672 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank has a light misting of oil

o/s wiper splitting

play in steering box drop link ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 126,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,361 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 117,361 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 111,497 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,897 miles

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

oil leak from offside front hub cap

Fail 18 Nov 2010 104,897 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from offside front hub cap

Pass 17 Nov 2009 100,183 miles

ladder n/s/r (number plate).

Fail 13 Nov 2009 99,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ladder n/s/r (number plate).

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,949 miles

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

ladder over number plate.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

ladder over number plate.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,090 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 95,075 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,855 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 84,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s wiper split on end.

n/s/f hub oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,801 miles

n/s wiper split on end.

n/s/f hub oil leak

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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M842 CAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 M842 CAM, 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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What year was M842 CAM registered?

M842 CAM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is M842 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M842 CAM shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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