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M118 GDD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM118 GDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 78,342 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan below pedals (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod ends on nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both side step supports corroded badly at rear

rear outriger corroded badly both sides

Pass 2 Aug 2018 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 76,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,047 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 65,020 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,516 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,193 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 54,193 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,163 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 49,163 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 45,666 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,187 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,180 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 21,168 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 13,347 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 10,660 miles

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,660 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,818 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 2,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31 miles

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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M118 GDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M118 GDD, 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 M118 GDD registered?

M118 GDD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1994.

Is M118 GDD safe to buy?

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