MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front both hub seal s on limit
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Radius arm to axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front swivel housings leaking
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outrigger corroded
Brake performance not tested Due to condition of front flexi hoses (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure Across rear cross member (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outrigger corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outrigger corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leaking from rear axle differential
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leaking from rear axle differential
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
nearside rear shockabsorber top bush worn.
Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear shockabsorber top bush worn.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres wearing low
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres wearing low
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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M412 RCY 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 69.6%.
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 M412 RCY, 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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M412 RCY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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