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M472 LDA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,071 mi
Last recorded153,071 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM472 LDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 153,071 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 153,052 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle mounting ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 151,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 148,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 148,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 145,973 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 142,525 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 142,443 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 137,110 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 137,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 128,865 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 May 2018 128,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 May 2017 119,756 miles

Front front brake backplates corroded but secure at this time

brake pipes oiled / greased / sealed making inspection difficult

non standard wheels fitted

oil leaks making inspection of some components difficult

Fail 12 May 2017 119,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect note headlight glass is broken (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working both sides inop (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

non standard wheels fitted

Front front brake backplates corroded but secure at this time

brake pipes oiled / greased / sealed making inspection difficult

oil leaks making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 116,898 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 109,363 miles

Front axle pinion seal leaking !!!

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Transfer box front seal leaking!!

Pass 2 May 2014 100,801 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 92,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,706 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 89,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,075 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,772 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,772 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,837 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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M472 LDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M472 LDA, 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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M472 LDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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