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M42 EAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 EAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,200 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 100,200 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,000 miles

both front swivel joints leaking

general under body corrosion

nearside headlamp slightly low

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

poor washer spray

rear cross member corroded

steering box leaking

Fail 28 May 2012 100,000 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front swivel joints leaking

general under body corrosion

nearside headlamp slightly low

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

poor washer spray

steering box leaking

Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 99,470 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front swivel joints leaking

general under body corrosion

leak on power steering pipe

nearside headlamp slightly to the left

offside inner door step corroding

offside rear tyre cracked

washers poor spray

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,955 miles

both front wiper rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked between tread

oil leak from rear diff

slight play upper steering universal joint

washers poor spray

n/s/f steering swivel hub leaking fluid onto brake disc

Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,952 miles

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

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper rubbers deteriorated

engine oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracked between tread

oil leak from rear diff

slight play upper steering universal joint

n/s/f steering swivel hub leaking fluid onto brake disc

Fail 2 Jun 2009 96,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,842 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 92,081 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 92,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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M42 EAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 M42 EAT, 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 M42 EAT registered?

M42 EAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M42 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 EAT 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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