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M297 ASD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM297 ASD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 91,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 90,617 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,235 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,235 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 83,221 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 83,219 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,944 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 82,052 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 81,618 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 81,377 miles

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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M297 ASD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M297 ASD, 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 M297 ASD registered?

M297 ASD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

Is M297 ASD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M297 ASD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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