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M847 BDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM847 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026

Harness seat belts fitted.

Modified exhaust and sound.

Vehicle and suspension extremly modified.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels. ()

Fail 27 Mar 2026

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Harness seat belts fitted.

Modified exhaust and sound.

Vehicle and suspension extremly modified.

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four wheels. ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust. (8.1.1 (a))

seat restraint harnesses fitted.

vehicle modified.

Pass 19 Jan 2024

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels ()

harness fitted for offroad use.

vehicle and suspension heavily modified for offroad use.

Pass 8 Jul 2022

4 point harnesses fitted to front seats

engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

vehicle modified

Fail 8 Jul 2022

4 point harnesses fitted to front seats

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

vehicle modified

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,331 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 85,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 80,724 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,723 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear cross member heavely corroded.

tow bar/hitch insecure

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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M847 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M847 BDE, 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 M847 BDE registered?

M847 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M847 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M847 BDE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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