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M94 GTN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,616 mi
Last recorded33,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM94 GTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 33,616 miles

All suspension arms/components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 33,605 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 33,602 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 32,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 32,410 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 31,588 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,070 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 30,860 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,526 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,147 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 16,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,780 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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M94 GTN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M94 GTN, 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

How do I check the history of M94 GTN?

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What year was M94 GTN registered?

M94 GTN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is M94 GTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M94 GTN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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