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M426 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM426 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 200,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 200,000 miles

Offside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 200,007 miles

Nearside clutch peddle pad missing? also the odometer is out of alinement ?

Pass 23 Sep 2015 200,008 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 200,004 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 200,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,000 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 197,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 187,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 176,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 164,874 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

cluch pedal pad missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 164,874 miles

cluch pedal pad missing

Pass 1 Oct 2008 154,697 miles

cluch pedal pad worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 142,876 miles

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

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

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

nearside draglink end dust cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 132,848 miles

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

O/S front tyre has cut on sidewall, no reinforcement exposed.

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

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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M426 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M426 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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M426 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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