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M36 SBV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

205,975 mi
Last recorded205,975 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM36 SBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 205,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at bulkhead slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 205,955 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at bulkhead slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 204,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 202,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 202,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 185,133 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 May 2013 195,120 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 May 2012 184,643 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 184,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 168,677 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 168,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 160,101 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 160,079 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 147,619 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 147,604 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2008 140,322 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 140,302 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 140,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Mar 2007 132,118 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 132,114 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 122,448 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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M36 SBV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 M36 SBV, 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 M36 SBV registered?

M36 SBV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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