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M219 PAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,101 mi
Last recorded128,101 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM219 PAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface fog lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface fog lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reversing lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 125,477 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 125,475 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine both oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn sphere (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,308 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 121,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (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 insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 118,334 miles

Central Front Oil leak dripping ()

Nearside Rear chassiss leg/ cross member

Offside Front Lower petrol tank shield heavly deterorated

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear chassiss leg corroded around missing bump stop and rear chassiss leg cross member

Fail 18 May 2018 118,309 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak dripping ()

Nearside Rear chassiss leg/ cross member

Offside Front Lower petrol tank shield heavly deterorated

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear chassiss leg corroded around missing bump stop and rear chassiss leg cross member

Pass 3 May 2017 116,800 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 116,792 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable track bar bent and fouling on hockey stick (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear a-frame (2.4.G.2)

Rear prop shaft, rear universal joint excessively worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,661 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)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 114,661 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Towbar component insecure Rear crossmember corroded at tow bar mounting (6.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,103 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,581 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 104,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 101,298 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 14 Oct 2008 91,071 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,071 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,867 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 24 Oct 2007 86,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Oct 2006 82,271 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,271 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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M219 PAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M219 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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M219 PAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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