MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head at servo and master cylinder mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of two (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both Centre out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Pannal and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Chassis corroded and holed within 30cm of trailing arm rear mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both Centre out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Pannal and chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside 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))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Centre arm above rear axel . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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 link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Both Centre out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Both Centre out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All chassis prescribed areas corroded
Both front floor panels corroded and holed
Central gearbox mount bracket corroded and deteriorated
Drivers side rear hub bolt missing .
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake hose cable tied to mount and wrapped in rubber at top connection so can not check.
Nearside Rear 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
All doors corroded at bottom
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
All doors corroded at bottom
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (top) (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (top) (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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M254 HWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 M254 HWP, 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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M254 HWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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