MOT Status
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58,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball jiont gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball jiont gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
fan belt worn
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
all 4 coil springs corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M46 SYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 M46 SYB, 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 M46 SYB registered?
M46 SYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M46 SYB safe to buy?
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