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M887 FAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,570 mi
Last recorded37,570 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM887 FAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,570 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 36,409 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 35,062 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 33,066 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 31,184 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 25,696 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 22,395 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 19,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 15,337 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 10,954 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 5,331 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 170,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 163,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 59,719 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to front brake pipes.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 59,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,645 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 59,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,529 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,284 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 58,616 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 56,580 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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M887 FAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M887 FAC, 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 M887 FAC registered?

M887 FAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M887 FAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M887 FAC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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