MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested oil light flickering and holes in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail by rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed around bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis rail holed where it joins to cross member also holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both shock mounting points holed or not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear tension rod mounting points on chassis holed (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf tension rod mount holed (2.4.A.3)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
seat base eroded around mounting bolts
small hole by bump stop
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush borderline (2.5.A.3a)
front suspension cv joints have slight oil mist x2
o/s/f suspension shock tower slight corrosion
vehicle heavily wax oiled/underseald
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front suspension cv joints have slight oil mist x2
o/s/f suspension shock tower slight corrosion
vehicle heavily wax oiled/underseald
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded on offside
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M194 XOW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 M194 XOW, 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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M194 XOW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.
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