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M462 AEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,414 mi
Last recorded87,414 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM462 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,414 miles

brake pipes to brake compensator rusty

engine runs poorly/ smokes

front floor sections poor

nearside rear body mount bolts missing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,413 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

brake pipes to brake compensator rusty

engine runs poorly/ smokes

front floor sections poor

nearside rear body mount bolts missing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring platform on axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at front panhard rod mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis attie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring platform on axle (2.4.A.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front swivel housing oil seal slight leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 79,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper leaking

Fail 5 Nov 2014 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

steering damper leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,776 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 76,775 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 76,534 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 76,532 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,130 miles

body mounts corroded but not holed

complete chassis is weak and corroded all the way down welded in patches all over

various suspension bushes worn and cracking none of which are to excess at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2011 75,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,957 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 72,092 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 72,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,261 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 66,261 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2007 57,084 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,084 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 53,236 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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M462 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M462 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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M462 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 1994.

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