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M320 NEL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,322 mi
Last recorded153,322 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 NEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 153,322 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 153,322 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 152,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 152,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 152,783 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 152,508 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 152,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 151,478 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 151,478 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 149,157 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 149,157 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2012 146,801 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer body sills

Fail 19 May 2012 146,787 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to o/s and n/s outer body sills

n/s/r lower door hinge broken

Pass 20 May 2011 146,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 May 2011 146,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 144,865 miles

Chassis corrossion

General exhaust corrossion

Oil leak

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in steering rack joints

Rear seat benches removed

Underbody corrossion

Underbody covered in underseal

Fail 11 May 2010 144,864 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chassis corrossion

General exhaust corrossion

Oil leak

Play in both front wheel bearings

Play in steering rack joints

Rear seat benches removed

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Underbody corrossion

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2009 144,831 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 144,827 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cannot see front or rear pads to inspect

front prop missing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 137,637 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 137,637 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 122,392 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 122,932 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nearside front brake pads slightly loose in caliper

Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,679 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,679 miles

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

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

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

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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M320 NEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M320 NEL, 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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M320 NEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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