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M334 LOC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM334 LOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2024 156,077 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp left or right indicator switch position brings on all indicators at the same time (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at plate limit of 1.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint play more evident since greasing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake high travel

underfloor stiffening panel corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2023 156,066 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded on offside front caliper [chalk marked] (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values test level 1.89 applied (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive nears legal limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake travele high

under floor stiffening panel becoming very rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2021 154,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 152,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 151,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 149,272 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak various oil leaks ()

some blue and black smoke from exhaust

Fail 29 Mar 2018 149,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

some blue & black smoke emitted

various oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2017 147,110 miles

Oil leak ()

some metal brake pipes becoming rusty

some play at steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 11 Jan 2017 147,065 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion both front and nearside door steps seized in the down position (6.1.C.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short under vehicle (1.9.2b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside and central (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated near to legal limit

metal brake pipes to both front flexi hoses corroded near to legal limit

severe engine oil leaks

Front Propshaft universal joint worn forward ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,042 miles

some play at front panhard rod bushes

some play at steering drop arm ball joint

steering wheel free play near legal limit

Fail 5 Dec 2015 143,030 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

some play at front panhard rod bushes

some play at steering drop arm ball joint

steering wheel free play near legal limit

Pass 3 Dec 2014 138,300 miles

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

front axle bolt holes worn

hand brake travel high

rear chassis rails and rear crossmember becoming very weak due to corrosion around tow bar mounting areas

Fail 3 Dec 2014 138,300 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front axle bolt holes worn

hand brake travel high

rear chassis rails and rear crossmember becoming very weak due to corrosion around tow bar mounting areas

Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,882 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 134,862 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 128,729 miles

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

front panhard rod offside bearing play near legal limit [marked with chalk]

metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

nearside rear tyre deteriorated near to legal limit

power steering pump area wet with fluid [no leak found recomend further investigation]

Fail 2 Nov 2012 121,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front panhard rod offside bearing play near legal limit [marked with chalk]

metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose corrodid near to legal limit

nearside rear tyre deteriorated near to legal limit

power steering pump area wet with fluid [no leak found recomend further investigation]

Pass 9 Nov 2011 120,381 miles

headlamp dip switch loose in operation recomend early attention

slight play in front panhard rod bush

some play in steering arm joint

Fail 3 Nov 2011 120,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

gearbox mounting nuts loose [not mot item]

headlamp dip switch loose in operation recomend early attention

slight play in front panhard rod bush

some play in steering arm joint

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,643 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls split near to legal limit

rearmost chassis crossmemder corrodid near to legal limit within tow bar mounting prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2009 102,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 96,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,724 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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M334 LOC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 M334 LOC, 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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M334 LOC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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