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M906 JDW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

162,744 mi
Last recorded162,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM906 JDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 162,744 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 162,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 162,226 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tractor joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn hardy spicers x 2 (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 160,789 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 160,783 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 158,509 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear chassis corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 158,509 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 154,640 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,108 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 151,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 135,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 133,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

rear diff slight leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 133,205 miles

All tyres perished

Both front indicator lenses slightly white

Both rear spring mount on rear axle corroded

Engine oil mist

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front number plate poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear diff. mist of oil

Steering box has slight mist of oil

Whole chassis corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both prop U.J's poor

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres cracking

Fail 4 Mar 2014 131,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 125,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,431 miles

Both sides front outriggers have corrosion present

Brake pipe at offside front slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 123,436 miles

Slight wear in offside of panhard rod

Pass 1 Apr 2010 122,210 miles

Slight damage to seat belt webbing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 121,289 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 119,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 119,522 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 119,489 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Both outer seat belts ahve slight damage

Drivers side wiper blade deteriorated

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 118,608 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 114,092 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 113,984 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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M906 JDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M906 JDW, 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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M906 JDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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