CarVerify

Free Car Check

M849 BDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,096 mi
Last recorded151,096 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM849 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 151,096 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure saet base (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 148,819 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 148,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking around injector/leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounts excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 143,465 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 138,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,429 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 135,429 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 130,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 125,419 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 121,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 116,846 miles

Centre Rear Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,405 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 101,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,562 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M849 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M849 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

How do I check the history of M849 BDE?

You can check the full history of M849 BDE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M849 BDE registered?

M849 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M849 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M849 BDE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M849 BDE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M849 BDE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.