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M945 TEH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

274,009 mi
Last recorded274,009 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM945 TEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 274,009 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 272,196 miles

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2024 268,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 264,486 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 255,878 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 240,939 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 227,009 miles

Vehicle chassis has had suitable repairs made.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 217,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 207,846 miles

Oil leak from front diff and sump

Oil leak small leak steering pump

Pass 5 Feb 2016 198,455 miles

Offside Front seat belt cover missing

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 185,056 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 174,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 164,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 156,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 145,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 134,327 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 134,262 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 127,443 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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M945 TEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 M945 TEH, 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 M945 TEH registered?

M945 TEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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