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M348 EKH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,908 mi
Last recorded153,908 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM348 EKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 153,908 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 152,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 152,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 146,428 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 134,773 miles

OIL LEAK

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

Offside TEMP DOOR OPENER FITTED.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 130,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 129,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 129,347 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 128,174 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 127,185 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2011 127,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 124,475 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 14 Sep 2009 122,162 miles

drivers door outer handle loose still operates ok

front number plate cracked still able to read ok

vin plate broken and half missing. another chasis number is available on the vehicle.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 122,160 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

drivers door outer handle loose still operates ok

front number plate cracked still able to read ok

vin plate broken and half missing. another chasis number is available on the vehicle.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 119,335 miles

Oil leak

bonnet arm missing

front number plate cracked

vin plate broken and half is missing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

bonnet arm missing

front number plate cracked

vin plate broken and half is missing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 116,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 165,341 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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M348 EKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M348 EKH, 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 M348 EKH registered?

M348 EKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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