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M51 PEF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,622 mi
Last recorded144,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM51 PEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 144,622 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 138,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,623 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 134,622 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 134,558 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

passenger seat missing

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,659 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 123,759 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,697 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all door bottoms corroded

chassis corroded but not exssesive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front footwell wholed but not within 30cm of a componant

offside front footwell wholed but not within 30cm of a componant

Fail 18 Dec 2014 119,046 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all door bottoms corroded

chassis corroded but not exssesive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front footwell wholed but not within 30cm of a componant

offside front footwell wholed but not within 30cm of a componant

Fail 11 Oct 2014 119,045 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

all 4 door frames corroded to excess on insides and bottoms

all door hinges worn to excess

both rear radius rod triangular bushes split

both rear wings corroded

chassis has excessive corrosion

o/s and n/s footwells corroded to excess but not holed

o/s front suspension turret corroded

o/s rear outer door handle insecure

possible diesel leak top of tank damp

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 30 Sep 2013 118,448 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all door bottoms inner edges holed and corroded

both headlamp retaining rings corroded but headlamps secure

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leaks

n/s front floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s front brake disc mudshield holed and corroded

o/s swivel housing slightly damp

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

seat base showing signs of corrosion

spare tyre flat

transfer box and/or gearbox oil leaks

turbo intercooler hose insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2013 118,448 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all door bottoms inner edges holed and corroded

both headlamp retaining rings corroded but headlamps secure

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leaks

n/s front brake disc inner edge slightly corroded

n/s front floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s front brake disc mudshield holed and corroded

o/s swivel housing slightly damp

passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

seat base showing signs of corrosion

spare tyre flat

transfer box and/or gearbox oil leaks

turbo intercooler hose insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 117,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all door hinges slightly worn

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leaks

Fail 30 Jul 2012 117,837 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all door hinges slightly worn

chassis showing signs of corrosion

drive belt tensioner noisey and slightly worn

engine oil leaks

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 117,051 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

intercooler hose insecure

n/s headlamp guard broke off

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

air filter mountings broke off

alternator/power steering drive belt full of cracks

chassis showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leaks

o/s front brake pipe to flexy hose clip broke

o/s front tyre slightly flat and sidewall starting to perish

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

o/s front, o/s rear, rear end and n/s rear doors showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2010 113,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 106,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 106,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 101,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 92,676 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 92,676 miles

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

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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M51 PEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M51 PEF, 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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M51 PEF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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