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M264 TAB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,340 mi
Last recorded111,340 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM264 TAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 106,057 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,049 miles

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 Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,305 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe broken off

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,292 miles

Exhaust tail pipe broken

Fail 2 Nov 2017 93,292 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust tail pipe broken

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 92,413 miles

Nearside Front floor very corroded

Offside Front floor very corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,812 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside front floors corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 90,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked in the tread centre

offside & nearside front floors corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,580 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

Offside & nearside front floors very corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

Offside & nearside front floors very corroded

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,061 miles

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

Offside & nearside body supports along inner sills corroded

Offside & nearside front floors corroded,but not structural areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 90,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside & nearside body supports along inner sills corroded

Offside & nearside front floors corroded,but not structural areas

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,613 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s & n/s body supports along inner sills corroded

o/s & n/s front & rear outrigger body supports have slight corrosion

o/s & n/s front tyre outer edges out of shape

o/s & n/s/f floors corroded with holes,but not structural points

Fail 1 Aug 2012 88,613 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s & n/s body supports along inner sills corroded

o/s & n/s front & rear outrigger body supports have slight corrosion

o/s & n/s front tyre outer edges out of shape

o/s & n/s/f floors corroded with holes,but not structural points

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,736 miles

o/s/f hub seal has slight leak of oil

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 82,956 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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M264 TAB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 M264 TAB, 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 M264 TAB registered?

M264 TAB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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