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M207 DEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,019 mi
Last recorded161,019 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM207 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2020 161,019 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Footwells corroded and seat bases but structural not effected

Front Both doors corroded along the bottom

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank damp

Pass 3 May 2019 158,745 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 158,745 miles

Brake performance not tested due to greasy brake disc (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to the tail pipe rotted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s has slight movement aswell (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear bumper has a hole underneath the n/s towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the center section small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle seal looks to be leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Around the bottom of the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Underside covered in mud

Pass 28 Apr 2018 147,731 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 147,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake performance not tested Due to leak. (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking From where the pipe joins the caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 140,102 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/tie bar mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/tie bar mount. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

rear fuel tank mount rusted.

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 136,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 131,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 127,589 miles

front propshaft sliding joint and front joint worn

nearside front headlamp pattern weak but still ok for test

offside front wiper deteriorated

tow ball fitted but no tow bar electrics

Fail 24 Mar 2014 127,588 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front propshaft sliding joint and front joint worn

nearside front headlamp pattern weak but still ok for test

offside front wiper deteriorated

tow ball fitted but no tow bar electrics

Pass 23 Apr 2013 124,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 110,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front swivels leaking oil

steering damper bush worn

Fail 20 Nov 2009 107,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front swivels leaking oil

steering damper bush worn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 106,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 99,736 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,893 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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M207 DEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M207 DEC, 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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M207 DEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1994.

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