MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leaking from gear box (sump bung missing) (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both Rear tyres perishing
N/S side step rotten with holes i've marked with yellow chalk
Propshaft leaking (transferbox)
Rear bush above diff twisted
Rear propshaft leaking ( rear diff)
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers and passangers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all brake pipes corroded around flexi joints
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Some wear in ball joint at steering box drop arm.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak from front axle differential.
Small oil leak from power steering pump.
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M437 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 M437 FJU, 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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M437 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1994.
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