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M846 RAU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3428cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,789 mi
Last recorded70,789 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM846 RAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,428cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 70,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,525 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 69,434 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 69,112 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 68,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,571 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 68,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,398 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,276 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,422 miles

rear cross member slight corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,519 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 66,519 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 65,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,747 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 64,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,056 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 64,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,898 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 60,670 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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M846 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,428cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M846 RAU, 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 M846 RAU registered?

M846 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M846 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M846 RAU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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