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M133 BSD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,228 mi
Last recorded159,228 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM133 BSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 159,228 miles

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

both front hub swivel seals starting to leak and balls corroding

brake pedal rubber worn and clutch pedal rubber missing

front and rear differerntials damp with oil

heavy oil leak

vehicle chassis at various stages of corossion and just acceptable in places

Pass 22 Dec 2006 154,775 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 154,774 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 146,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M133 BSD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M133 BSD, 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 M133 BSD registered?

M133 BSD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is M133 BSD safe to buy?

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