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M492 NJH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

246,035 mi
Last recorded246,035 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM492 NJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 246,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 246,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 246,030 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside.

Oil leak ()

Various suspension and steering bushes deteriorated, movement in the shock absorber bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2018 246,030 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end loose rear track rod end (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All suspension bushes and gaiters perished

Chassis and brake pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 246,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both Front Hub Seals Leaking

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 246,030 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both Front Hub Seals Leaking

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

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

Viscous Fan Not Working

Pass 25 Sep 2015 246,030 miles

Centre Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt multiple (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 246,030 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt multiple (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all wheel bearings have play

diesel pump damp no leaks found

engine and gear oil leaks

front steering cylinders leaking oil

ns mirror very loose

Pass 11 Sep 2014 246,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

diesel pump damp no leaks found

multiple suspension bushes deteriorated

oil leaks

osf suspension sphere leaking close to disc

vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 246,030 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

diesel pump stained with diesel no leaks found

multiple oil leaks

multiple suspension bushes deteriorated

osf suspension sphere leaking close to disc

rear exhaust mount broken

signs of brake fluid leaks no leaks found

vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 246,030 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 246,030 miles

Gearbox oil leak. Power steering box fluid weeping.

O/S door mirror glass cracked, rear vision split. Two other mirrors exist.

Steering box bracket not completely fixed. Repair caried out.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 246,030 miles

Gearbox oil leak. Power steering box fluid weeping.

O/S door mirror glass cracked, rear vision split. Two other mirrors exist.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box bracket not completely fixed. Repair caried out.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 244,469 miles

Headlamp main beam warning light remains on, bright and dim. Suspect a poor earth or possible headlamp bulb fault.

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and transfer box.

Power steering fluid leaking from the steering box.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 240,770 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 236,345 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 236,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 230,700 miles

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

front no plate delaminating

front swivels leaking oil

some play in rear wheel bearings

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Fail 11 Jul 2008 230,699 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate delaminating

front swivels leaking oil

some play in rear wheel bearings

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

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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M492 NJH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M492 NJH, 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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M492 NJH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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