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M223 AAF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,503 mi
Last recorded127,503 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 AAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emissions just met

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 127,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axel (3.6.B.1)

emissions just met

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion rear axel/suspension

front propshaft worn

Fail 3 Mar 2014 126,192 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion rear axel/suspension

front propshaft worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 125,353 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body panels damaged.

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Washers may require adjustment, only just reaching screen.

Fail 3 Feb 2012 123,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

steering box weeping,steering and suspension worn,chassis/suspension coroded,long brake pedal travel,brakes tapley tested,lights poor condition.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 123,901 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering box weeping,steering and suspension worn,chassis/suspension coroded,long brake pedal travel,brakes tapley tested,lights poor condition.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Vehicle has damage to front

Fail 26 Jan 2011 122,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 120,197 miles

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

tail gate hinge broken

Fail 20 Nov 2009 120,188 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

tail gate hinge broken

Pass 17 Nov 2008 119,140 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 115,216 miles

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

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

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

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

both haed lamps on high max limit

h/brake unit bearing slack

washers near empty

Oil leak

drivers door latch faulty

Pass 1 Feb 2006 110,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 110,290 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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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M223 AAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M223 AAF, 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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M223 AAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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