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M380 NRX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,209 mi
Last recorded199,209 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM380 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 199,209 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 198,961 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 198,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 196,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

intermediate crossmember rusted

rear axle upper arm joint slight wear

Pass 5 Mar 2018 195,610 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 183,722 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly rusted

rear axle upper joint slight wear

slight steering play

steering box slight leak

Fail 31 Jan 2017 183,772 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly rusted

rear axle upper joint slight wear

slight steering play

steering box slight leak

Pass 10 Feb 2016 192,563 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear axle upper joint slight wear

Pass 23 Jan 2015 191,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 191,775 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 191,173 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlight operation

rear axle joint slight wear

rear exhaust rusted

steering box slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 191,064 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear upper joint slight wear

Fail 9 Nov 2012 191,064 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear upper joint slight wear

Pass 2 Nov 2011 191,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 191,064 miles

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

Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

rear roof ladder fitted in front of rear number plate

Pass 5 Oct 2009 181,859 miles

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

o/s/f tyre valve poor condition

o/s/r tyre valve poor condition

rear roof step positioned over rear number plate but not effecting readability

Fail 5 Oct 2009 181,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre valve poor condition

o/s/r tyre valve poor condition

rear roof step positioned over rear number plate but not effecting readability

Pass 8 Nov 2007 167,417 miles

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint.

Slight weep from power steering box.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 166,572 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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M380 NRX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 M380 NRX, 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 M380 NRX registered?

M380 NRX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1994.

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