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M997 BEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,888 mi
Last recorded120,888 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM997 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 120,888 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tractor seal weeping

Offside Front Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Offside Front tractor seal weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2022 119,924 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 119,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 118,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 117,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 116,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 116,045 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 115,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 108,305 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 106,170 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 106,170 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,086 miles

Centre Front Lower Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 103,710 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 103,710 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M997 BEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M997 BEC, 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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What year was M997 BEC registered?

M997 BEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M997 BEC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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