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M896 PBW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM896 PBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,345 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

filler neck showing signs of leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2025 83,340 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 83,337 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,331 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel corroaded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 83,331 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached as marked (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel corroaded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis out rigger/body mount is corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,317 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front chassis out rigger/body mount is corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,299 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 83,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 83,272 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,230 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front seats padding are excessively deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,138 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front seat padding excessively deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front seat padding excessively deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2016 82,999 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 82,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,845 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,212 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 64,108 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 64,106 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,950 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 57,192 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,148 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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M896 PBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M896 PBW, 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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M896 PBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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