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M453 VEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

31,276 mi
Last recorded31,276 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM453 VEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 31,276 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,829 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 30,794 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper does not move as intended (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,555 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint on steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 26,065 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 26,057 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 22,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 15,481 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 12,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 8,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 5,666 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear axle brake pipes are cable tied sequred

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 25 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,001 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 70,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 70,000 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,080 miles

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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M453 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M453 VEJ, 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 M453 VEJ registered?

M453 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M453 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M453 VEJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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