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M136 NOD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,825 mi
Last recorded176,825 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 NOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 176,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 172,080 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 163,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 155,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 147,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,003 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 119,568 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,186 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,063 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,365 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,455 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 75,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,856 miles

corrsion starting on middle body mounting.

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 67,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrsion starting on middle body mounting.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 67,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,756 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 66,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,321 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,038 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 65,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 63,919 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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M136 NOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 M136 NOD, 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 M136 NOD registered?

M136 NOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M136 NOD safe to buy?

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