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M235 KOV

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,459 mi
Last recorded160,459 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM235 KOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 160,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 160,270 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 148,752 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2010 148,752 miles

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)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 136,741 miles

o/s front shock absorber leaking slightly

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2009 136,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s front shock absorber leaking slightly

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2008 136,741 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 125,510 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 125,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 125,449 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 114,501 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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M235 KOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M235 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 M235 KOV registered?

M235 KOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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