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M241 NSH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,266 mi
Last recorded119,266 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM241 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 119,266 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 119,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 117,886 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 113,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 112,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear of rear ()

body work surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 105,755 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,117 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 99,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 99,103 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 97,553 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres perished and advise they are replaced

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,553 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres perished and advise they are replaced

Pass 5 Mar 2010 94,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 94,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 91,495 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 91,491 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,199 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 87,199 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 81,597 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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M241 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M241 NSH, 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 M241 NSH registered?

M241 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1994.

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