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M325 PLS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,705 mi
Last recorded182,705 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM325 PLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 182,705 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 182,705 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 182,705 miles

slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 12 May 2016 182,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion throughtout vehicle

Fail 3 May 2016 182,706 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 182,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 182,706 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 182,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 182,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 182,645 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust hitting tow bar

Fail 23 Aug 2012 182,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust hitting tow bar

Pass 30 Aug 2011 177,411 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 177,411 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 170,267 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 170,265 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 164,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 164,616 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 159,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 155,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 155,425 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 150,615 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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M325 PLS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M325 PLS, 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 M325 PLS registered?

M325 PLS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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