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M24 PEF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,704 mi
Last recorded136,704 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 PEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 136,704 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 136,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Lower rubber bush (2.7.4)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head corroded and holed (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking Corroded (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear prop shaft rear universal joint has excessive play

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,501 miles

Front prop shaft front universal joint has slight free play

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower at steering box (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 119,900 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 119,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,931 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 99,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,275 miles

underside off vehicle becoming corroded but not considered exessive

Fail 20 Mar 2012 99,275 miles

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

underside off vehicle becoming corroded but not considered exessive

Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,268 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion developing on chassis but not considered exessive

inner surfaces on both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

corrosion developing on chassis but not considered exessive

inner surfaces on both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside footwell becoming corroded

rear chassis becoming corroded but not considered exessive.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,517 miles

vehicle chassis becoming corroded but not exessive

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,196 miles

chassis becoming corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 97,715 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 88,899 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 88,899 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 88,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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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M24 PEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M24 PEF, 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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M24 PEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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