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M851 BDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,315 mi
Last recorded176,315 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM851 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 176,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 168,815 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle upper mounting arm - rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres - worn lower on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 165,326 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 156,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 156,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 147,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 142,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 137,857 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 137,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 132,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,088 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Aug 2016 121,390 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,947 miles

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)

steel brake pipes covered with black oil by presenter

Pass 29 Jul 2014 108,708 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,073 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 76,608 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 63,895 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 63,892 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,011 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
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M851 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel 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 M851 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.

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What year was M851 BDE registered?

M851 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M851 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M851 BDE 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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