MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
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
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear crossmember slighty corroded
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of M161 ELM?
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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.
Does M161 ELM have outstanding finance?
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