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M521 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,060 mi
Last recorded169,060 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 169,060 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 169,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 166,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 164,056 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 162,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 160,026 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 156,842 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 154,809 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

bonnet safety catch missing

front no. plate deteriorated

rear exhaust knocking on chassis

slight leak on n/s front hub

underbody /chassis very rusty and has been repaired /undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2013 154,796 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bonnet safety catch missing

front no. plate deteriorated

rear exhaust knocking on chassis

slight leak on n/s front hub

underbody /chassis very rusty and has been repaired /undersealed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 152,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 145,361 miles

bonnet safety catch missing

o/s front hub bolt missing

Fail 24 Mar 2011 145,361 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch missing

o/s front hub bolt missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,560 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 138,508 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 134,952 miles

O/S DOOR LOCK FAULTY

SLIGHT LEAK ON O/S FRONT HUB AND STEERING BOX

Fail 6 Mar 2009 134,927 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

O/S DOOR LOCK FAULTY

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT LEAK ON O/S FRONT HUB AND STEERING BOX

Pass 19 Feb 2008 131,154 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 124,782 miles

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

slight oil leake on front axle

Pass 18 Jan 2006 119,088 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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M521 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M521 PFO, 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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M521 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1994.

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