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M318 ATC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,144 mi
Last recorded144,144 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 ATC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 144,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 144,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 143,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 143,787 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 143,787 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,062 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 142,010 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 140,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 139,852 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 138,462 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 135,365 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 135,323 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 125,249 miles

headlamp lenses corroding and patternms deteriorating

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front indicator lenses fading

nearside frtont tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre outer edge badly worn

offside front tyre splitting

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear cross member slight corrosion

slight oil leak

slight play nearside front front track rod end

track rod dust covers split

Pass 16 Aug 2010 125,249 miles

front indicator lenses fading

headlamp lenses corroding and patternms deteriorating

nearside frtont tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre outer edge badly worn

offside front tyre splitting

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear cross member slight corrosion

slight oil leak

slight play nearside front front track rod end

track rod dust covers split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,216 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 116,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 116,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 112,813 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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M318 ATC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 M318 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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What year was M318 ATC registered?

M318 ATC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M318 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M318 ATC 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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