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M425 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,019 mi
Last recorded179,019 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM425 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 179,019 miles

rear chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 179,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 25 Aug 2011 172,820 miles

rear brake discs have slight corrosion build up

Pass 6 Sep 2010 163,895 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

o/s/f wiper rubber slightly deteriated

Fail 6 Sep 2010 163,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

o/s/f wiper rubber slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2009 154,171 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 154,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 144,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 144,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 135,856 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 135,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 122,084 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 122,084 miles

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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M425 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M425 PFO, 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 M425 PFO registered?

M425 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M425 PFO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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