MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,200 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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