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M855 NUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,346 mi
Last recorded138,346 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM855 NUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 138,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 133,349 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 133,343 miles

All direction indicators not working all flashers n /working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 133,118 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Slightly Leaking

Offside Front Swivel Slightly Leaking

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 133,118 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel Slightly Leaking

Offside Front Swivel Slightly Leaking

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 132,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 132,577 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 129,590 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 122,856 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 111,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,712 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,712 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,803 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear drive flange and half shafts worn

Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,798 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both rear drive flange and half shafts worn

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 90,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,829 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,295 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 82,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,936 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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M855 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 M855 NUJ, 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 M855 NUJ registered?

M855 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1994.

Is M855 NUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M855 NUJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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