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M361 HSE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,944 mi
Last recorded135,944 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 135,944 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2014 135,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,348 miles

Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 133,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front hub seals seeping

not all brake pipes visable

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 133,663 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front hub seals seeping

not all brake pipes visable

passenger seat not fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2011 133,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 133,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 131,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 112,047 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 109,919 miles

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

front prop U.J slightly worn

rear shock bushes some play

reverse lamp broken

some corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 22 Nov 2007 105,362 miles

Both prop shaft rear uj worn

Front diff input flange some play

Rear x member some corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2007 105,362 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Both prop shaft rear uj worn

Front diff input flange some play

Rear x member some corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2006 98,000 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front hub slight oil leak

Offside front swivel pin slight wear

Slight leak at power steering

Pass 8 Nov 2006 98,000 miles

Brake pipes some corrosion

Offside front hub slight oil leak

Offside front swivel pin slight wear

Slight leak at power steering

Pass 9 Nov 2005 89,291 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2005 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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M361 HSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M361 HSE, 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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M361 HSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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