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M265 ASD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM265 ASD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 112,822 miles

Both front bump stops missing

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 112,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Both front bump stops missing

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play At diff (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Under bonnet (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 110,354 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 108,144 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 108,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 105,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,566 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,515 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Chipped windscreen

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,014 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 85,804 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 85,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 82,853 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 82,853 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 76,214 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,984 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 65,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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M265 ASD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M265 ASD, 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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M265 ASD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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