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M243 TWL

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,186 mi
Last recorded4,186 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM243 TWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 4,186 miles

Drop arm ball joint has play

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

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

battery box corroded

handbrake warning light defective

Fail 8 Sep 2020 4,186 miles

Drop arm ball joint has play

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

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

battery box corroded

handbrake warning light defective

Fail 17 Aug 2020 4,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery box corroded

Handbrake warning light defective

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

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed

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

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

drop arm ball joint has play

front propshaft front uj has play

rear cross member holed and corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 218,819 miles

Corrosion to NSF floorpan

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside seat box corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded not excessively - no towbar fitted

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF and OSF (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 218,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front damper turretts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSF chassis outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR chassis behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to NSF floorpan

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside seat box corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded not excessively - no towbar fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 218,479 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 215,425 miles

Oil leak ()

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 211,460 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 207,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 203,361 miles

Front lower shock bushes starting to perish.

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 203,329 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front lower shock bushes starting to perish.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 198,234 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 193,621 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 187,907 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 182,158 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre in ner sidewall splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2009 176,204 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 176,196 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2008 168,652 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 160,893 miles

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

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

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

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

rear x member corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2006 152,641 miles

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

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

both seat belts frayed

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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M243 TWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M243 TWL, 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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M243 TWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 1994.

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