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M427 PHH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,099 mi
Last recorded155,099 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 PHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 155,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 154,981 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2013 152,175 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 152,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 147,328 miles

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

front prop u/j worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 142,583 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 142,583 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 135,191 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 135,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 126,657 miles

corrosion to offside rear cross member.

offside drop arm joint dust cover split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 121,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 119,700 miles

front number plate

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 117,501 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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M427 PHH 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 69.2%.

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 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 M427 PHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M427 PHH registered?

M427 PHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M427 PHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M427 PHH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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