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M106 FDD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,055 mi
Last recorded118,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM106 FDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 118,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 114,212 miles

slight movement in drag link joint to steering arm

Fail 14 Jul 2023 114,212 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose re tightened (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing o/s n/s rear .. fitted 2 stick on ones to rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

slight movement in drag link joint to steering arm

Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,648 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 110,620 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 100,989 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 97,235 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 89,332 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,418 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,516 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 83,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,136 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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M106 FDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M106 FDD, 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 M106 FDD registered?

M106 FDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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