MOT Status
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388,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
rear chassis general corrosion
rear doors corroded frames
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
door frames badly corroded
oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
door frames badly corroded
oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)
all doors corroded
ball hitch not fitted
general corrosion sills
rear seats not fitted
All doors frames corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
All doors frames corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear doors corroded
Door frame starting to corroded
Offside Front 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)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M284 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 M284 USL, 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 M284 USL registered?
M284 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1994.
Is M284 USL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M284 USL shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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