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M895 MCF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,106 mi
Last recorded82,106 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM895 MCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 80,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 79,633 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,130 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 71,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 69,623 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 65,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 61,322 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,358 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,969 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,033 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 41,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,099 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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M895 MCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M895 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M895 MCF registered?

M895 MCF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M895 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M895 MCF shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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