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M234 KEL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

30,000 mi
Last recorded30,000 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM234 KEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 30,000 miles

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

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 30,000 miles

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

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 30,000 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 30,000 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front and rear propshaft u/js excessive play (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front at handbrake drum end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 30,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear door handle insecure one end

Rear x member corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Oct 2022 30,000 miles

Front Registration plate insecure and badly deteriorated (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger at inner sill / floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working and lens damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage fouling steering damper bushes excessive play (2.1.4 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear door handle insecure one end

Rear x member corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,000 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 30,000 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door frame area around hinge mounting (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear x member n/s corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 30,000 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated due to front propshaft u/j handbrake works on propshafts (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door frame area around hinge mounting (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear x member n/s corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 30,000 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake not tested due to propshaft u/j (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed n/s/f to o/s/f track rod end rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2x bushes arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door pillar insecure outer panel detached / at seat belt lower mounting area (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x bushes arm to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken white light showing (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear x member n/s corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 30,000 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

play in steering box drop arm ball joint

side step damaged

steering damper lower bush worn

Fail 22 Jul 2019 300,000 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

play in steering box drop arm ball joint

side step damaged

steering damper lower bush worn

Pass 3 Aug 2018 30,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear end of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable drag link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track control link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

air filter housing insecure under bonnet

fuel tank damp with diesel but no obvious leak

reverse lamp inoperative

steering damper offside bush excessively worn

Fail 31 Jul 2018 30,000 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements top folded over (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch extension (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount in front of nearside rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure mud flap and bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced within 30cm of a body mounting and towbar mounting (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear end of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable drag link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track control link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

air filter housing insecure under bonnet

fuel tank damp with diesel but no obvious leak

reverse lamp inoperative

steering damper offside bush excessively worn

Pass 18 May 2017 30,000 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

STEERING BOX DAMP

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Fail 11 May 2017 30,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

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

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

STEERING BOX DAMP

STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,000 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

O/S REAR TYRE PERISHING

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

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

oil leak

steering damper bush worn

various panel /arch damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2016 30,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

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

oil leak

steering damper bush worn

various panel /arch damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

reverse light damaged

steering damper bush worn

Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

reverse light damaged

stering shockaboserber bush worn

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,000 miles

Body damage (multiple)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Nearside mirror cracked

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Side steps insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2013 30,000 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body damage (multiple)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside front wheel bearing has play

Nearside mirror cracked

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Side steps insecure

Washer switch damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 30,000 miles

Nearside mirror glass broken

Windscreen washer switch broken

Fail 25 Sep 2012 30,000 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside mirror glass broken

Windscreen washer switch broken

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,000 miles

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

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

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

steering damper slight leaking also bushes slight worn

Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

steering damper slight leaking also bushes slight worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

steering damper lower bush worn

washer switch end cover missing however switch operates

Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,000 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

steering damper lower bush worn

washer switch end cover missing however switch operates

Pass 23 Sep 2009 30,000 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,000 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,000 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,001 miles

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE MIRRORS CRACKED

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,001 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 30,001 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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M234 KEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 M234 KEL, 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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M234 KEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M234 KEL shows 37 tests with a 56.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M234 KEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M234 KEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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