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M942 SBW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,237 mi
Last recorded135,237 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM942 SBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 135,237 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 133,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 161,400 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 161,400 miles

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

Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside side step loose

Offside side step loose

Pass 26 Jun 2015 153,182 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 152,985 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 144,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 136,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 128,584 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 128,584 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,689 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 114,463 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,716 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 96,717 miles

Slight leak on power steering box.

n\s\r,o\s\r,n\s\f,o\s\f & centre steel brake pipes showing stages of corrosion.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 96,574 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight leak on power steering box.

n\s\r,o\s\r,n\s\f,o\s\f & centre steel brake pipes showing stages of corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 87,727 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 79,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M942 SBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M942 SBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M942 SBW registered?

M942 SBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M942 SBW safe to buy?

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