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M161 ELM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,398 mi
Last recorded154,398 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM161 ELM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 154,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 143,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 138,410 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 128,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various corrosion to vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2011 121,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 117,901 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 116,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear crossmember slighty corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2009 116,578 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear crossmember slighty corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,964 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 113,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 107,587 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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M161 ELM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M161 ELM, 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 M161 ELM registered?

M161 ELM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M161 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M161 ELM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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