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M896 VCA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

245,394 mi
Last recorded245,394 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 245,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 241,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 236,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 232,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 225,421 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced baulkhead outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 222,227 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered with wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all chassis and components covered in wax oil

Pass 21 Aug 2019 217,411 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all chassis and underside components covered in wax oil

Fail 19 Aug 2019 217,411 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all chassis and underside components covered in wax oil

Pass 24 Aug 2018 213,537 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside and components covered in wax

Fail 21 Aug 2018 213,537 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside and components covered in wax

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 210,866 miles

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

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

all underside and components coated with wax

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Fail 8 Sep 2017 210,865 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play lower steering uj to steering box (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all underside and components coated with wax

slight corrosion both front brake discs

Pass 30 Aug 2016 207,936 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine has oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads appear approx. 60% worn

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 23 Aug 2016 207,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine has oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads appear approx. 60% worn

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 19 Aug 2015 203,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all underside coated in wax

front to centre exhaust flange in poor condition

on road test vehicle pulling slightly to right

Pass 2 Sep 2014 198,769 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

steering box appears damp

Fail 1 Sep 2014 198,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

steering box appears damp

Pass 3 Jul 2013 193,249 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 187,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 182,009 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 176,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 171,692 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 165,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 157,823 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 150,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 142,845 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 VCA 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 M896 VCA, 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 VCA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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