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M263 SKY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,750 mi
Last recorded152,750 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 SKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 152,750 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front axle prop shaft flange loose

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 1 Oct 2016 152,758 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front axle prop shaft flange loose

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 148,540 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant leak

oil leak

tail pipe missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 148,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coolant leak

oil leak

tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 140,549 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 130,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 129,178 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

alloy wheels fitted

Propshaft component defective

Pass 25 May 2010 127,771 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 227,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 218,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 201,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front no plate damage

Pass 29 Nov 2005 187,731 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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M263 SKY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M263 SKY, 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 M263 SKY registered?

M263 SKY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M263 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M263 SKY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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