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M459 SEH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,568 mi
Last recorded119,568 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 SEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,568 miles

Bonnet prop defective

Slight oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2019 119,568 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 77,641 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor damage to front number plate

some damage to outer sidewall of os front tyre

steering drop arm joint boot deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2014 77,641 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor damage to front number plate

some damage to outer sidewall of os front tyre

steering drop arm joint boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls perished

corrosion to rear crossmember

some damage to outer sidewall of os front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2013 75,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyre treads and sidewalls perished

corrosion to rear crossmember

some damage to outer sidewall of os front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 73,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion to ns rear metal brake pipe on axle

general under vehicle corrosion

ns rear tyre tread and sidewalls perished

os rear tyre tread and sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some deterioration to ns door mirror glass

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,621 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 62,621 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 58,764 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 58,764 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M459 SEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M459 SEH, 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 M459 SEH registered?

M459 SEH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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