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M435 AEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,913 mi
Last recorded120,913 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2010 120,913 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 120,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 120,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2006 114,441 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 107,344 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 107,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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M435 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M435 AEC, 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 M435 AEC registered?

M435 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M435 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M435 AEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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