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M153 SWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 SWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,606 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,057 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,214 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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M153 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M153 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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What year was M153 SWY registered?

M153 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M153 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M153 SWY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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