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M264 VWT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Bronze Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM264 VWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 1 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 109,984 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 11 Oct 2018 102,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,401 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front swivel joint weeping

offside front tyre wall perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2017 102,401 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

nearside front swivel joint weeping

offside front tyre wall perishing

Fail 9 Nov 2017 102,400 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

front axle swivel joints weeping

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel tank mountings weak and corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

fuel tank mountings weak and corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 101,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,275 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

vehicle under body and chassis is very diry , covered in mud

Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded and covered in mud.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 99,464 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

chassis corroded and covered in mud.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,889 miles

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

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

vehicle is very dirty underneath , has corrosion in areas around body mounts and chassis components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 98,889 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front propshaft badly worn.

vehicle is very dirty underneath , has corrosion in areas around body mounts and chassis components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,531 miles

rear propshaft worn.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 97,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear propshaft worn.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 97,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

* oil level on minimum *

Both front and rear tyres perishing, offside front almost down to cord through cracking

Both rear shock absorber lower and upper mounting bushes perishing

Dry feel through steering wheel when turned into lock

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Horn becoming faulty

Lighting switches becoming worn

Mud making inspection difficult

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

No locking nuts/ washers visible on rear tow bar

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front headlamp aim slightly twisted

Offside side sill/step holed under chequer plating

Offside wiper juddering slightly

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight fluid seepage around power steering pump

Slight play from offside front steering swivel joint

Pass 3 Sep 2010 94,761 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Drivers wiper smearing slightly

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

General corrosion under neath

MUD MAKING INSPECTION DIFFICULT

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Mud making inspection difficult

Nearside rear stop lamp shining white light onto rear registration plate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 92,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Mud making inspection difficult

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

Nearside rear stop lamp shining white light onto rear registration plate

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 91,796 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 91,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 87,055 miles

*bonnet releasecable damaged*

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear prop joint slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,793 miles

*bonnet release cable broken*

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 VWT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Bronze with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VWT, 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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M264 VWT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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