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M266 GDU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,763 mi
Last recorded99,763 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM266 GDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,763 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure chassis holding exhaust major corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tube completely corrodedfor body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger serious corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam heavy corrosion along entire length not strength for body mounts or exhaust mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of rail in engine compartment heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central section marked with wax (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis holed marked with wax (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 99,243 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,175 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 98,175 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,867 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,285 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perrished

Engine oil low

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2015 92,782 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,782 miles

Centre 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 outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 90,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,675 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 87,243 miles

n/s front hub seal is leaking

o/s rear bump stop is missing

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

n/s front hub seal is leaking

o/s rear bump stop is missing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,404 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,404 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,849 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,849 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,129 miles

both track rod end ball joint boots/covers starting to perrish

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine oil leaks

stone chip on windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 26 Sep 2006 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

drivers seat belt slightly damaged (due to being shut in door)

n/s/f swivel leaking

rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2006 63,293 miles

drivers seat belt slightly damaged (due to being shut in door)

n/s/f swivel leaking

rear cross member corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,292 miles

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

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

rear and front to rear brake pipes in poor condition.

rear chasis cross member inpoor condition.

slight oil leak from n/s/f hub

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 5 Oct 2005 58,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 58,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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M266 GDU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M266 GDU, 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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M266 GDU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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