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M382 TRF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

179,377 mi
Last recorded179,377 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM382 TRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 179,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 179,377 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative o/s hazard lights (4.4.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 179,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 178,459 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front hub swivels slight weaping

Fail 28 Nov 2020 178,459 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases seam on front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear number plate affected by nsr indicator

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front hub swivels slight weaping

Pass 10 Dec 2019 177,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 177,588 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 171,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis at shock absorber mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 171,084 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of shock absorber mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount bar in front of rear wheel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component insecure steering damper bush worn . (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis at shock absorber mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 166,586 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front hub oil seals leaking

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 166,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear all bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front hub oil seals leaking

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 162,821 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all four tie bar/trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated

both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

brake valve on front bulkhead corroded

chassis corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front outrigger corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 162,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all four tie bar/trailing arm rubber bushes deteriorated

both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

brake valve on front bulkhead corroded

chassis corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 157,483 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front hub seals leaking slightly

chassis slightly corroded

front outriggers both corroded

oil leak

oil leak

rear propshaft rear uj slight play

Fail 19 Nov 2015 157,483 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front hub seals leaking slightly

chassis slightly corroded

front outriggers both corroded

oil leak

oil leak

rear propshaft rear uj slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all suspension arm bushs starting to perrish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak both front hubs

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 28 Nov 2014 153,341 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all suspension arm bushs starting to perrish

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak both front hubs

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 29 Nov 2013 147,824 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

cluth pedal rubber missing

slight oil leak n/s/f hub

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 29 Nov 2013 147,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

cluth pedal rubber missing

slight oil leak n/s/f hub

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,176 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front chassis slightly corroroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 141,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front chassis slightly corroroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 135,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal can not see to test

slight leak from o/s front hub

slight play in o/s front hub

small cut in n/s wiper blade

Fail 28 Nov 2011 135,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal can not see to test

slight leak from o/s front hub

slight play in o/s front hub

small cut in n/s wiper blade

Pass 23 Nov 2010 128,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/srear radius bushes slightly perished

o/s drag link cover split

slight leak from n/s front hub

Fail 22 Nov 2010 128,237 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/srear radius bushes slightly perished

o/s drag link cover split

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 17 Nov 2009 117,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 16 Nov 2009 117,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear tyres starting to perrish on side walls

Pass 23 Nov 2007 97,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 97,790 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 92,628 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 92,628 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn slighty more on inside

slight leak from n/s front hub

Pass 25 Nov 2005 85,546 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 85,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight leak from power steering pump

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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M382 TRF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 M382 TRF, 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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M382 TRF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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