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M487 MBA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,796 mi
Last recorded119,796 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 MBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,796 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,778 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 119,547 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both swivel joints leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission both half shaft swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis multiple places around upper wishbone mount crossmember, upper of crossmember, upper nearside chassis infront and behind crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by front trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear centre body mounts corroded and fractured off chassis, both rear outrigger body mounts corroded insecure on chassis, both front outrigger body mounts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis heavily coated in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

heavily wax oiled

Fail 20 May 2019 116,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

heavily wax oiled

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 113,185 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 106,920 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded

oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 106,919 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both shock absorber mounts on rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both front chassis outriggers heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 104,162 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounting not attached,system still supported

Pass 30 May 2014 101,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 May 2014 101,442 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 98,888 miles

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front out riggers have excessive corrosion,not effecting body security

Pass 29 May 2012 96,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 96,556 miles

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

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

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 94,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all underbody and chassi has slight corrosion

Fail 26 May 2011 94,283 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

all underbody and chassi has slight corrosion

Pass 28 May 2010 91,543 miles

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

Off side front tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 1 Jun 2009 89,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 87,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 86,183 miles

Rear chassis cross member corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2006

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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M487 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M487 MBA, 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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M487 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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