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M34 THL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,167 mi
Last recorded193,167 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 THL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 193,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear n/s half shaft seal leaking oil onto disc advise replace

Pass 1 Oct 2014 193,167 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear n/s half shaft seal leaking oil onto disc advise replace

Pass 28 Oct 2013 190,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

front o/s outer wall of tyre slight gash

Pass 26 Oct 2012 188,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 186,616 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 186,609 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 185,930 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 182,777 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 182,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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 aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 178,816 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 178,796 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 175,333 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 175,322 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

unable to access bonnet

Pass 1 Feb 2006 171,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 171,391 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M34 THL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M34 THL, 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 M34 THL registered?

M34 THL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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