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M936 SWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

204,045 mi
Last recorded204,045 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM936 SWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 204,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 200,307 miles

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

Offside floor pan corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 200,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 192,556 miles

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

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 192,540 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front track rod end dust cover split

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively back joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 183,467 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 174,688 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 174,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 164,103 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 154,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 147,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 141,172 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,239 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 139,126 miles

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

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panhard rod (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 138,625 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 135,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 133,117 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 128,754 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 11 Jan 2011 123,816 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 118,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering damper balljoint worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 109,372 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,468 miles

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

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

car listing to n/s

fuel tank carrier corroded , very poor

o/s/r outrigger corroded

rear steel brake pipes coroded across axle

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,468 miles

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

car listing to n/s

fuel tank carrier corroded , very poor

o/s/r outrigger corroded

rear steel brake pipes coroded across axle

Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,746 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 83,739 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2005 82,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 82,740 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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M936 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 M936 SWY, 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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What year was M936 SWY registered?

M936 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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