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M989 NJV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 NJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 117,028 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 116,558 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,355 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 115,753 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 115,296 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play has slight play (2.2.2 (c))

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

internal non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 9 Jan 2021 114,784 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Jan 2021 114,748 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing interior mirror (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 114,134 miles

A frame ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 19 Jan 2019 113,639 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

interior mirror missing

lower steering uj has slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2019 113,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

interior mirror missing

lower steering uj has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2018 112,544 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f swivel has slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2018 112,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 111,131 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 111,131 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play knuckle (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 109,297 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,318 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front swivels slightly leaking

rear cross-member corroded but not affecting the security of tow bar

Fail 13 Sep 2013 107,318 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front swivels slightly leaking

rear cross-member corroded but not affecting the security of tow bar

Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,449 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f bush on a-frame ball joint has sligh play

Fail 24 Sep 2012 103,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f bush on a-frame ball joint has sligh play

Pass 11 Oct 2011 98,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 98,600 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 134,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 131,423 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 131,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 128,388 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 128,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 125,501 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 120,531 miles

damper bush lower

Pass 16 Nov 2005 114,772 miles

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

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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M989 NJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M989 NJV, 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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M989 NJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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