MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,815 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission various oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear cross member starting to rust
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake discs worn
n/s/front tractor joint seal starting to leak
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play in both nearside wheel bearings.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside 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 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 M279 PSA, 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 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1994.
Is M279 PSA safe to buy?
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