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M47 SBV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,439 mi
Last recorded133,439 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 SBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 133,439 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 250,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

drop arm ball joint boot split

slight side play in brake pedal

Pass 24 Feb 2010 227,757 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

both rear top shock absorber bushes worn

front to rear steel brakepipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2009 209,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 194,735 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear crossmember heavily corroded

steering damper damp and slight play in bush

Fail 6 Feb 2008 194,735 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear crossmember heavily corroded

steering damper damp and slight play in bush

Pass 25 Jan 2007 174,174 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M47 SBV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M47 SBV, 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 M47 SBV registered?

M47 SBV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1994.

Is M47 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M47 SBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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