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M17 RUK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 RUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 92,542 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,525 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 92,525 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,311 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 91,834 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,829 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all including rear ;a; frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2010 89,166 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 86,974 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 80,954 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,463 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,254 miles

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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M17 RUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M17 RUK, 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 M17 RUK registered?

M17 RUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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