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M925 BGJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

256,708 mi
Last recorded256,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM925 BGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 256,708 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres perished and split

front diff seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2024 255,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 252,298 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 252,298 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 249,757 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

os door catch not 100%

reverse light not working

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2021 246,540 miles

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

deep cut to nsf tyre tread, all tyres perishing

gearbox/transfer box leaking

steering arm bush (osf) from box has play in bush

Fail 6 Sep 2021 246,540 miles

Front Position lamp not working ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

deep cut to nsf tyre tread, all tyres perishing

gearbox/transfer box leaking

steering arm bush (osf) from box has play in bush

Pass 4 Sep 2020 243,887 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bar from body to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering box is a little damp

Fail 4 Sep 2020 243,887 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bar from body to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering box is a little damp

Pass 9 Jul 2019 239,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box is very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front floor pans quite rusty

reverse lamp not working

steering rod bent and rubbing , tracking will need to be checked also.

Fail 8 Jul 2019 239,846 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen part missing (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box is very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front floor pans quite rusty

reverse lamp not working

steering rod bent and rubbing , tracking will need to be checked also.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 237,329 miles

front inner pads wearing slightly faster then outer

gearbox/transfer box's have oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2017 234,953 miles

nsf swivel joint weeping

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 29 Jun 2016 232,495 miles

brakes passed but should be better i think

gearbox has a notable weep of oil

steering box drop arm has slight play, marked in yellow

washers full of jelly. and o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2015 230,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

steering box damp

Fail 1 Jul 2015 230,357 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

steering box damp

Pass 2 Jul 2014 227,749 miles

o/s mirror cracked

steering lock not 100%

wiper park not working

Fail 2 Jul 2014 227,749 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

o/s mirror cracked

steering lock not 100%

wiper park not working

Pass 24 Jun 2013 225,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

indicator stalk not good

no handbrake on warning lamp

o/s mirror not 100%

service, oils and lube points etc ?

Pass 27 Jun 2012 223,418 miles

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light on dash not working

steering damper bush slightly worn

steering lock inoperative(ex military?)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 223,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light on dash not working

steering damper bush slightly worn

steering lock inoperative(ex military?)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 221,713 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chassis needs paint etc!

n/s/r tyre has some sharpe stones in and deep cuts ,but cords not showing. also it has a nail in it

o/s/f wiper has a very small split starting and n/s/f has a small cut, both work fine for now.

steering tabs not fully used, also steering box is damp, small weep?

Pass 8 Jun 2010 218,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 214,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 212,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 199,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 159,816 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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M925 BGJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M925 BGJ, 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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M925 BGJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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