MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
steering slightly stiff
Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to the chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorating
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside centre body mount arm (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion to the chassis
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside wiper blade deteriorating
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Both chassis rails corroding
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both chassis rails corroding
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corosion forming on both front chassis outriggers
evidence of fuel leak from lift pump (no leak seen at time of test)
front steering idler arm ball joint rubber split
n/s/r tie bar front bush perishing
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tie bar front bush split
rear diff pinion oil seal leaking
slight exhaust blow from front pipe flexi joint
slight play in both front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s/f steering arm at hub
smoke emissions high
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M290 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 M290 NSH, 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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M290 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.
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