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M515 VSP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,373 mi
Last recorded76,373 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 VSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,872 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 73,540 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 71,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,003 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,263 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 70,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,295 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 59,055 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 40,646 miles

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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M515 VSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M515 VSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M515 VSP?

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What year was M515 VSP registered?

M515 VSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M515 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M515 VSP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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