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M177 SWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,136 mi
Last recorded87,136 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 SWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,419 miles

advise front suspension arms

advise general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 2,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 2,090 miles

nearside front tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 13 Feb 2012 4,114 miles

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

several bell housing bolts missing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 4,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

several bell housing bolts missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,764 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,764 miles

n/s o/s rear back plates not their

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,545 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 63,545 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,920 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 62,920 miles

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

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

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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M177 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M177 SWY, 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 M177 SWY registered?

M177 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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