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M312 KJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM312 KJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023 124,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Alongside shock absorber mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Chassis at rear corroded .

Fuel filler neck rusted .

Pass 15 Nov 2022 124,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis at tie rod mounting area behind bush and nut assembly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear shock absorber chassis mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,777 miles

body has slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,285 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,668 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 120,665 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre cross member next to body mount (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Chassis is coroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 119,709 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel tank insecure tank mounting member area excessively corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 118,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,114 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 116,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 113,980 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s front door mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s rear suspension rebound stop missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has slight fluid leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 110,669 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,377 miles

Light corrosion on the offside and nearside chassis top surface forward of the rear axle

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 108,561 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box slightly damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 108,561 miles

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

Steering box slightly damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 107,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,286 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 103,939 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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M312 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M312 KJW, 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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M312 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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