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M309 ATC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 ATC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 148,909 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor marked in yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play most front joint on column into steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 146,052 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021 146,046 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to main brake pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 146,040 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 143,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside steering drop arm dust cover perished

slight wear noted to lower u/j

Pass 10 Aug 2017 143,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 143,097 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,817 miles

corrosion to chassis not excessive. repairs covered with underseal

Fail 8 Apr 2016 142,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

corrosion to chassis not excessive. repairs covered with underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2015 142,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chassis,offside side,in a very advanced state of corrosion on inner surface

Pass 21 Feb 2014 141,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 140,332 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 140,332 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 138,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 136,926 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 136,920 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 134,333 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 132,829 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 132,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 130,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 130,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,452 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 128,425 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M309 ATC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M309 ATC, 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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M309 ATC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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