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M137 SWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM137 SWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 88,946 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 88,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 82,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near to steering box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,562 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle breather insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body floor corrosion nearside front

oil leak from around central brake drum

oil leak from nearside rear hub

oil level low

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2020 78,560 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger to body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corrosion by tie rod to axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside of out rigger ( chassis corrosion) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play balljoint to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis corrosion by steering damper, outside edge (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear A frame balljoint to rear axle gaiter split

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to battery box floor pan

oil leak around central brake drum

oil level low

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 73,944 miles

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 68,702 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop slightly deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering arm balljoint

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,305 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front lower door hinge has play

rear axle central swivel ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2017 62,302 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle central swivel ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 59,506 miles

all four coil springs corroded

both front wiper blades split

Fail 5 May 2016 59,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod balljoint (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod balljoint (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre and rear exhaust heaviyt corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 59,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 58,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box joints have slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,827 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 21 Nov 2011 54,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,287 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,285 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,078 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 50,263 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 44,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 44,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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M137 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 M137 SWY, 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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M137 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1994.

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