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M315 SCP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 SCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 172,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 169,616 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 167,165 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 163,657 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 159,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 154,815 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 150,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 149,038 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 149,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 147,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 146,554 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 141,712 miles

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

front shocker absorbers have moderately reduced damping effect

Fail 14 Aug 2009 141,708 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

all four coil springs corroded

all shock absorbers have moderately reduced damping effect

both front brake disc's moderately worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 135,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2008 135,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2007 130,175 miles

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

Oil leak

engine 'chuffing' at idle

rear roof trim hanging down

Fail 20 Aug 2007 130,175 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

All four wheelbearings have sight play.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 122,246 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

air filter housing insecure

Propshaft component defective

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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M315 SCP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M315 SCP, 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 M315 SCP registered?

M315 SCP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1994.

Is M315 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M315 SCP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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