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M994 FFP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,569 mi
Last recorded2,569 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 FFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 2,569 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 2,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 2,077 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 2,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 1,893 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 1,733 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 1,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 1,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 1,426 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 1,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 1,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 4 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,864 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,467 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 116,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Both front swivel joint inner seals leaking. Not contaminating other components.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 115,906 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 115,260 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 115,258 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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M994 FFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M994 FFP, 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

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What year was M994 FFP registered?

M994 FFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M994 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M994 FFP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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