MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
rust to o/s/f floor
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis rusty
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All road wheel very rusty.
Both front brake calipers very rusty + pipes going to caliper rusty.
Rear brake discs are very rusty,
Rear shockabsorbers very poor condition
o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty.
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All road wheel very rusty.
Both front brake calipers very rusty + pipes going to caliper rusty.
Rear brake discs are very rusty,
Rear shockabsorbers very poor condition
o/s/f brake pipe to hose rusty.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake calipers are coroded
Front indicators are faded
N/s wiper blade is in poor condition
Rear shockabsorbers are in poor condition
Both front brake calipers are in poor condition.
Rear brake pipes are rusty.
Slight play in both front wheel bearing.
Under side is very rusty all over.
rear shock absorbers are in poor condition.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Both front brake calipers are in poor condition.
Rear brake pipes are rusty.
Slight play in both front wheel bearing.
Under side is very rusty all over.
rear shock absorbers are in poor condition.
Rear axle brake pipe is rusty.
Rear shock are rusty.
Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear axle brake pipe is rusty.
Rear shock are rusty.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M279 DSU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M279 DSU, 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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M279 DSU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1994.
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