MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipes covered in grease
surface corrosion underneath
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s led lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe around caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe around caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Floor corroded and holed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front axle arm bush slightly worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
All 4 wheels corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside floor section corroded & holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All 4 wheels corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside floor section corroded & holed
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Front offside & nearside flexi brake hoses perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front offside & nearside flexi brake hoses perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front centre lap belt missing
oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside front door handle broken
offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front door handle broken
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pedal rubber worn
handbrake travel high
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pedal rubber worn
handbrake travel high
gearbox and engine oil leaks
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
gearbox and engine oil leaks
engine oil leak
nearside headlamp security
offside rear shock absorber damp
offside front seat belt fluffed and frayed
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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M154 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 M154 SFS, 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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M154 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1994.
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