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M166 HOD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,773 mi
Last recorded79,773 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 HOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,823 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,778 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,726 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 70,109 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 64,649 miles

Front propshaft rear joint worn

Front to rear brake pipe corroding ( unable to see section of pipe routed over chassis ).

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Rear chassis corroded around tow bar mounting.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front propshaft rear joint worn

Front to rear brake pipe corroding ( unable to see section of pipe routed over chassis ).

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside rear brake pipe corroding

Rear chassis corroded around tow bar mounting.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,169 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly damp.

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding in places.

Offside & nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Power steering resesvoir & pipes damp.

Rear chassis crossmember corroded & holed.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 61,169 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly damp.

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Front brake pads getting low.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding in places.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside & nearside rear brake pipes corroding.

Power steering resesvoir & pipes damp.

Rear chassis crossmember corroded & holed.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,827 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes have slight play.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside & offside seat belts starting to fray at bottom.

Nearside rear brake pipe corrded.

Nearside rear inner brake pad worn low.

Nearside wiper blade split on ends.

Offside front floor pan / bulkhead corroded & holed.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside seatbelt clasp cover missing.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 53,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear shock absorber top bushes have slight play.

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Nearside & offside seat belts starting to fray at bottom.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

Nearside rear inner brake pad worn low.

Nearside wiper blade split on ends.

Offside front floor pan / bulk head corroded & holed.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside seatbelt clasp cover missing.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leak from steering box

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 4 Aug 2006 48,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 10 Aug 2005 41,195 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M166 HOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M166 HOD, 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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M166 HOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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