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M154 SFS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,278 mi
Last recorded22,278 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM154 SFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,278 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 30 Sep 2021 222,265 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 220,924 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 220,909 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 217,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 214,867 miles

Offside Front axle arm bush slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Oct 2017 211,236 miles

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 ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 211,236 miles

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 ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 206,974 miles

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)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 206,974 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 202,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front centre lap belt missing

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 196,758 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 196,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 193,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 193,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 188,820 miles

gearbox and engine oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2012 188,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 180,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 170,451 miles

engine oil leak

nearside headlamp security

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 9 Apr 2009 162,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 153,023 miles

offside front seat belt fluffed and frayed

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 144,661 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 136,718 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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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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