MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,292 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiring unpluged (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface rust (6.1.B.2)
headlamp beam convertor stickers fitted at time of test
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively adjustment needed (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M523 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 M523 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 M523 MBA registered?
M523 MBA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1994.
Is M523 MBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M523 MBA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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