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M162 FTT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

249,748 mi
Last recorded249,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 FTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 249,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 245,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 242,608 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 237,569 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 237,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 228,346 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 228,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 220,264 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 220,084 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 207,692 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 207,691 miles

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.

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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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.

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