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M418 RHH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,195 mi
Last recorded186,195 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 RHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 186,195 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish on side walls worse on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2020 186,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 186,170 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 183,518 miles

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front steering knuckle ball joint seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 183,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Upper pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front steering knuckle ball joint seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 182,782 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 182,770 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion bumper (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor area both sides (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 179,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 173,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 168,602 miles

HOLE IN FLOOR

Non obligatory mirror damaged

PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Jan 2014 163,213 miles

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

N/S/F AND O/S/F SEAT BASES DAMAGED

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

PLAY IN FRONT STEERING JOINTS

REAR PROPSHAFT U/J WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 16 Jan 2013 157,326 miles

nearside wiper split

Fail 15 Jan 2013 157,326 miles

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 wiper split

Pass 13 Jan 2012 151,009 miles

surface corrosion througth out

Pass 11 Jan 2011 145,262 miles

Oil leak

nearside centre body and side step mouting corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 137,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 130,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 119,883 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and geting low

steering damper slightly damp with oil

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2006 111,816 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 111,728 miles

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

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front swivels leaking

brake servo action poor but works

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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M418 RHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M418 RHH, 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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M418 RHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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