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MTR 2Y

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

166,808 mi
Last recorded166,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTR 2Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 166,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 165,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 163,740 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 161,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 160,125 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 158,943 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 156,983 miles

corrosion rear chassis by tow bar

Pass 26 Jul 2018 154,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 151,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front check strap broken

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 148,716 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 145,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

tailpipe missing.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 138,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 138,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,180 miles

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 128,096 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Jul 2012 128,096 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,092 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

oil leak from engine

oil leak from gearbox

oil leak from transfer box

track arm ball joint at o/s dust cover split

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,854 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber split/worn through

exhaust is corroded

front brake pads are app. 75% worn

n/s track rod end rubber/cover split

o/s seat belt is freyed/damaged but not weakened

o/s track rod end rubber/cover split

oil leaks

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

rear brake pads are app. 75% worn

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 26 Jul 2010 114,854 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

clutch pedal rubber split/worn through

exhaust is corroded

front brake pads are app. 75% worn

n/s track rod end rubber/cover split

o/s seat belt is freyed/damaged but not weakened

o/s track rod end rubber/cover split

oil leaks

rear brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

rear brake pads are app. 75% worn

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2009 107,261 miles

handbrake comes up long way

Pass 15 Jul 2008 100,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 92,939 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 85,824 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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MTR 2Y is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 MTR 2Y, 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 MTR 2Y registered?

MTR 2Y is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is MTR 2Y safe to buy?

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