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M519 MBA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,674 mi
Last recorded9,674 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM519 MBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 9,674 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 1,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 1,276 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 480 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 194,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 193,219 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 193,206 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 160,339 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 158,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 154,110 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 153,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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M519 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M519 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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What year was M519 MBA registered?

M519 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1994.

Is M519 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M519 MBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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