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M393 DDS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,526 mi
Last recorded112,526 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM393 DDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 112,526 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 112,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 104,880 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 104,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Sep 2007 98,575 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 98,575 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 91,225 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 91,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Propshaft component defective

rear panel severely corroded and holed

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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M393 DDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M393 DDS, 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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M393 DDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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