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M9 DFN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

206,067 mi
Last recorded206,067 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 DFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 206,067 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 204,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 203,487 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 203,487 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 202,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 198,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 193,278 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 193,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 192,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 190,784 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level stop light not working

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2015 186,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 181,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f swivel hub seal has slight leak

Fail 16 Oct 2013 181,640 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f swivel hub seal has slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 181,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight oil leak at power steering pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2011 178,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 164,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 148,671 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 148,511 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 144,358 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 144,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 141,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 138,716 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M9 DFN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M9 DFN, 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 M9 DFN registered?

M9 DFN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1994.

Is M9 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 DFN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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