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M95 GFH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

178,409 mi
Last recorded178,409 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM95 GFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 178,409 miles

Fuel tank slight leak.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 178,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slight leak.

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 176,239 miles

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 176,239 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 174,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 174,707 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 173,059 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 173,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 171,464 miles

trailer plug insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2021 171,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

trailer plug insecure

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2020 169,887 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 169,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 168,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 161,743 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 161,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 155,340 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 155,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 148,480 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 148,479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 138,822 miles

Front hub oil seals leaking oil.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 131,539 miles

Both Front Hub Joints Slight Leak On Seal

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 131,539 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Hub Joints Slight Leak On Seal

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 126,400 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 126,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 120,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 114,014 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 114,014 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 107,883 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 107,883 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 102,931 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 102,931 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 97,259 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 97,259 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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M95 GFH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M95 GFH, 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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M95 GFH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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