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M874 BCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 BCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 100,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 99,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 99,737 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 99,142 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 98,376 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2020 97,750 miles

All tyres extremely perished but not exposing cords.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,750 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,750 miles

Front registration plate obscured incorrectly positioned (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,750 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 97,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 97,750 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 97,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,750 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 97,750 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,750 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 96,420 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis heavily welded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 96,416 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis heavily welded

Fail 23 Oct 2010 96,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel tank damp

rear propshaft u/j

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear crossmember corroded tow bar has been removed

Fail 20 Oct 2009 91,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,917 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 30 Oct 2008 84,917 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,896 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,427 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 76,405 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Propshaft component defective

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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M874 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M874 BCV, 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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M874 BCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M874 BCV shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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