MOT Status
ValidMileage
232,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Rear reflector missing Both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front diff & transfer box slight oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
underside has been undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chassis has been heavily welded and undersealed
rear prop uj slight movement
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chassis has been heavily plated and undersealed incl some brake pipes
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both rear bump stops missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both rear bump stops missing
vehicle has been heavily weld on the chassis and new rear x member all the repairs have been undersealed
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M301 RRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 M301 RRS, 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 M301 RRS registered?
M301 RRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.
Is M301 RRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M301 RRS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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