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M122 EAH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

188,770 mi
Last recorded188,770 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM122 EAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 188,770 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE MUDDY ON UNDERSIDE

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2013 188,768 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

VEHICLE MAKES SCRAPING NOISE WHEN DRIVEN(SUSPECT BRAKES).

Pass 31 Mar 2012 186,464 miles

Offside chassis (centre main chassis) distorted & holed, not considered to be prescribed area.

Offside chassis (forward) outrigger corroded, not considered to be prescribed area.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 185,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside chassis (centre main chassis) distorted & holed, not considered to be prescribed area.

Offside chassis (forward) outrigger corroded, not considered to be prescribed area.

Play in nearside front wheel bearing, not considered to be excessive.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 182,842 miles

Both sides front underfloor chassis outriggers heavily corroded & holed, not considered prescribed area.

Signs of previous fuel leaks (front & rear), no actual leak seen.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 182,777 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both sides front underfloor chassis outriggers heavily corroded & holed, not considered prescribed area.

Signs of previous fuel leaks (front & rear), no actual leak seen.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 182,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

corrosion around bonnet catch

near side front and near side rear bump stops missing

wear to near side rear brake pad pins

Pass 10 Apr 2010 178,912 miles

Nearside front & nearside rear bump stops missing.

Rear brake discs corroded, not excessively.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 178,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside front bump stop missing.

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Offside front brake disc corroded, not considered excessively pitted.

Rear brake discs corroded, not considered excessively pitted.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 167,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 150,912 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 150,741 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Some wear in offside front swivels.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 134,438 miles

Oil leaks evident-gearbox oil seal-oil pressure switch-diff pinnion oil seal.

Some damage to ns and os seat belts.

Fail 30 Jun 2006 134,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 134,110 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leaks evident-gearbox-diff oil seal-oil pressure switch

Some damage evident to n.s & o.s.seat belts.

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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M122 EAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 M122 EAH, 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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M122 EAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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