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M95 TMJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,351 mi
Last recorded123,351 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM95 TMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,351 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake discs are rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 123,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Triangle bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs are rusty

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,826 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipes (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs rusty inner faces

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 122,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Calliper pipes (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs rusty inner faces

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,466 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 122,466 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides callipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,980 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake discs are corroding (inner faces)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 121,222 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,447 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 119,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,522 miles

Indicator switch faulty Cancel function inactive (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,288 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 117,288 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by brake pipe area (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 115,443 miles

advise front shockers both light mist of oil

Pass 25 Aug 2015 112,876 miles

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

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 106,759 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 100,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 97,960 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 97,960 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 94,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 88,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 85,080 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 TMJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 TMJ, 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 TMJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1994.

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