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M308 AYJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,289 mi
Last recorded147,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 AYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,289 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 147,289 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 8 Jun 2018 144,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2017 140,926 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Drivers seat belt webbing damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Offside of brakes servo corroding by master cylinder mounting.

Offside of brakes servo corroding by master cylinder mounting.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight to moderate play in nearside steering drag link ball joint. Advise replacement soon.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,582 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front side windows tinted.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 138,582 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front side windows tinted.

Pass 27 May 2015 137,465 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside headlamp lens corroding.

Offside wiper split.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight play in nearside steering drag link ball joint.

Pass 21 May 2014 135,970 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

headlights and front sidelights slightly tinted

Pass 29 May 2013 133,273 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 29 May 2013 133,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,192 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 129,461 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 125,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 123,915 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 120,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,466 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 116,131 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 113,983 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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M308 AYJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M308 AYJ, 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 M308 AYJ registered?

M308 AYJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M308 AYJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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