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M883 MCF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

253,827 mi
Last recorded253,827 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM883 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 253,827 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various other bits of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively at the transfer box (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 243,814 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 232,116 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury inside/under (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower small hole under step

Fail 13 Jan 2024 232,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Lower Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury inside/under (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower small hole under step

Pass 10 Jan 2023 221,147 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front front hub seals leaking both sides

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 214,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 207,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 203,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 195,804 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 20 Mar 2017 186,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 177,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 168,410 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 168,410 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 165,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 155,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 146,285 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 138,250 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 129,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 124,466 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 115,371 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 115,371 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 108,189 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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M883 MCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 M883 MCF, 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 M883 MCF registered?

M883 MCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M883 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M883 MCF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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