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M332 XRV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,352 mi
Last recorded120,352 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM332 XRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2007 120,352 miles

See previous VT32 No 15276557116.

Fail 14 Jun 2007 120,349 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Bolt missing from rear propshaft.

Centre and rear sections of exhaust system corroding and blowing slightly.

Nearside track rod joint gaiter split.

Rear brake pads possibly low. Advise further inspection.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding.

Slight play in offside front wheel bearings.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split.

Front propshaft loose at transfer box end.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 113,130 miles

Bonnet release cable end missing.

Rear brake pads possibly very low and braking effort slightly low. Strongly advise further investigation.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding and weak.

Rear exhaust corroding.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Fail 9 Jun 2006 113,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release cable end missing.

Rear brake pads possibly very low and braking effort slightly low,Strongly advise further inspection.

Rear chassis crossmember corroding and weak.

Steering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 15 Jun 2005 104,940 miles

propshaft defective

Fail 15 Jun 2005 104,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

propshaft 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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M332 XRV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M332 XRV, 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 M332 XRV registered?

M332 XRV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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