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M270 AFF

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,464 mi
Last recorded199,464 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 AFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 199,464 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 199,461 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 190,817 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Fail 24 Mar 2017 190,817 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2016 177,020 miles

O/S/F HUB BEARING SLIGTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Fail 30 Mar 2016 176,994 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

O/S/F HUB BEARING SLIGTLY ROUGH WHEN ROTATED

Pass 16 Mar 2015 150,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,217 miles

front prop shaft flange bolts loose

Pass 13 Mar 2013 190,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 190,061 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 190,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 190,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 190,060 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 190,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2007 183,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 177,207 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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M270 AFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M270 AFF, 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 M270 AFF registered?

M270 AFF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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