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M254 PHD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,992 mi
Last recorded149,992 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 PHD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 149,992 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 149,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated oil etc from leaking axle seals contaminating discs(both front discs) (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog-light inop

minor surface corrosion various places to underside and suspension

Pass 24 Apr 2019 149,881 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 149,493 miles

Front number plate secured buy cable ties … advise secure correctly

Front oil residue ends of both halfshafts / ball sockets … not to excess

surface corrosion in various places

Pass 24 Jul 2017 148,925 miles

Front number plate temporarily secured in place

Rear number plate is partially obscured by ladder

banjo joints weeping slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2017 148,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH aims too high ....non standard light units fitted ? (1.8)

Front number plate temporarily secured in place

Rear number plate is partially obscured by ladder

banjo joints weeping slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2016 148,498 miles

Battery box holed but battery still secure.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger has small hole (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 147,373 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 147,347 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 146,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 145,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/f axle but not weakened.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 143,987 miles

rear discs corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 137,391 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 134,479 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 134,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 128,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 114,000 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 105,137 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 105,137 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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M254 PHD 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 70%.

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 M254 PHD, 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 M254 PHD registered?

M254 PHD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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