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M290 NSH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,668 mi
Last recorded147,668 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 NSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 145,993 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 145,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 145,029 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 145,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

steering slightly stiff

Pass 30 Jan 2018 143,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,547 miles

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 141,521 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 139,814 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 139,799 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,095 miles

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 138,095 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 135,940 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 132,206 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 129,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 126,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 122,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 119,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 98,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 98,905 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,159 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 78,159 miles

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?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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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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