MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front floor pan/s are heavily covered in underseal
exhaust slightly leaking
free play in steering
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
both fron hub seals weaping
both fron hub seals weaping
oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
both front tractor joints weeping.
offside front hub seal weeping.
incorrect tow bar fitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
no reverse light
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front axle rear drag link ends gaiter split
handbrake mechanism poor condition
n/s/f outer hub swivel seal retaining plate corroded
o/s/f outer hub swivel seal retaining plate corroded
oil leak from engine
rear body outer mounts corroding
rear number plate poor condition
slack in rear diff
steering damper shroud poor condition
All four brake disc back plates missing
Both front brake discs slightly worn
Brake pedal anti slip pad worn
Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc inner face
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside door lower hinge defective
Nearside drag link gaiter split
Nearside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
As previous test
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
All four brake disc back plates missing
Both front brake discs slightly worn
Brake pedal anti slip pad worn
Heavy surface corrosion to offside rear brake disc inner face
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside drag link gaiter split
Nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M454 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 M454 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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M454 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.
Is M454 VEJ safe to buy?
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