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M891 JJF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

106,982 mi
Last recorded106,982 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM891 JJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 106,483 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,045 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,272 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 105,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 104,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,526 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,427 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2013 99,046 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 99,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 98,007 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,799 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corrsion starting

Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r anti roll bar link sligt play

Pass 10 Dec 2009 91,448 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link sligt play

Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,533 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2008 84,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,179 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 75,313 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 75,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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M891 JJF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M891 JJF, 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 M891 JJF registered?

M891 JJF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1994.

Is M891 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M891 JJF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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