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M431 PHH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,017 mi
Last recorded224,017 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 PHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 224,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 223,723 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 223,452 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 222,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 221,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 218,320 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 213,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 209,802 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 207,402 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 193,906 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 193,906 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 171,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 171,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 158,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 158,827 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 155,133 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 152,672 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 152,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 149,993 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 146,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 143,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 139,787 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 139,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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M431 PHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M431 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.

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What year was M431 PHH registered?

M431 PHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M431 PHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M431 PHH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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