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M231 KOV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 KOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 99,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,506 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear body deteriorating out of perscribed areas

service brake - your vehicle has only just met the required effiency

Fail 12 Mar 2008 98,475 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear body detteriating out of prescribed areas.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 97,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 96,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 96,798 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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M231 KOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M231 KOV, 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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What year was M231 KOV registered?

M231 KOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M231 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 KOV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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