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M218 PAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 PAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 134,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 133,284 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 133,284 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,773 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front door check strap not holding door

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall no cords visible

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front heavily cracked on treads no cords visible or exposed

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement no movement but extremely deteriorated chassis end (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,510 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front door check strap not holding door

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall no cords visible

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front heavily cracked on treads no cords visible or exposed

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement no movement but extremely deteriorated chassis end (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead outrigger heavily corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 123,993 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 123,993 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine block ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,340 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 120,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 120,660 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 119,089 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 119,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 118,251 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 112,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 112,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 104,368 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 104,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 103,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocka bottom bushes deteriourated

front no plate deteriourating

o/s/f hub is damp

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r chassis small corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 17 Oct 2007 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r chassis small corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Sep 2007 90,059 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 83,758 miles

O/S headlamp not completely secured by mounting

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 83,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 78,127 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 78,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.C2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M218 PAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M218 PAO, 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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M218 PAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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