MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,622 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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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