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M313 TCP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,191 mi
Last recorded171,191 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM313 TCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 171,191 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 171,190 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 169,496 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 168,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2017 166,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 164,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 162,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 160,804 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 157,540 miles

O/S/R inner and outer chassis leg corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 153,844 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,514 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 149,514 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 136,546 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 132,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 132,794 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 130,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 130,101 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 123,999 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 123,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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M313 TCP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M313 TCP, 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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M313 TCP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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