MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
spare wheel bolt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
chassis corroded and weld repairs
headlamp reflectors corroding
leak off pipes perishing
nearside front brake pads look worn advise brake check
oil leak may be power steering
rear brake pipe across axle corroded
rear shock absorber dust shields heavily corroded
tail gate latch fault
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
chassis corroded and weld repairs
headlamp reflectors corroding
leak off pipes perishing
nearside front brake pads look worn advise brake check
oil leak may be power steering
rear brake pipe across axle corroded
rear shock absorber dust shields heavily corroded
tail gate latch fault
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
n/s/front tyre side wall cut
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
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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M162 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M162 FTT, 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 M162 FTT registered?
M162 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M162 FTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M162 FTT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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