MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,808 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front both tyres perishing
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has cuts in it
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in it
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak from power steering pump area ()
Rear both tyres perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen washers poorly aimed
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front both tyres perishing
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre has cuts in it
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in it
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak from power steering pump area ()
Rear both tyres perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
windscreen washers poorly aimed
Offside front hub seal leaking
Rear exhaust tail pipe missing (exhaust not exiting rear of vehicle
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front hub seal leaking
Rear exhaust tail pipe missing (exhaust not exiting rear of vehicle
Offside front suspension hub seal leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front suspension hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre slightly perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre slightly perished
SLIGHT PLAY OSF WHEEL BEARING.
Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Drivers seat slightly insecure.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front shock absorbers starting to leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M289 DFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 M289 DFE, 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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M289 DFE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.
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