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M411 FJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,826 mi
Last recorded170,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM411 FJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 170,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 170,812 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 170,805 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 170,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced across front of tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 168,223 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Coil springs corroded

Front Wipers smearing screen

General under body corrosion

Offside Front CV hub sapphire seal weeping

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Col springs corroded

Rear tyres slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

f/ no plate damaged

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2017 159,305 miles

Oil leak ()

discs worn

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2016 115,615 miles

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

a bar ball joint to axel rubber split

oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,615 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (7.1.2)

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

a bar ball joint to axel rubber split

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,515 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 148,515 miles

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

minor cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 141,255 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 140,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT AXEL SWIVEL JOINTS SLIGHT WEPPING

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 136,012 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 136,011 miles

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

Nearside front outer side wall has a cut not deepe enough to reach the ply or cards

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 134,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 131,753 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 124,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

near side mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2008 122,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 122,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2006 116,790 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Throttle pedal sticks on floor mats

Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,790 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Throttle pedal sticks on floor mats

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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M411 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M411 FJU, 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 M411 FJU registered?

M411 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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