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M532 KLJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,091 mi
Last recorded193,091 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM532 KLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 193,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 193,091 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose bolt snapped (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 182,643 miles

wipers have a mind of there own , but work correctly when switched on . !!!

Fail 29 May 2018 182,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting area . . to out rigger . !!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush excessive play /movement. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush insecure /worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced on top of chassis , to cross member . (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced on top of chassis ,to crossmember (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wipers have a mind of there own , but work correctly when switched on . !!!

Pass 19 May 2017 176,904 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 176,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section multi holed . (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2016 170,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower body mount slightly corroded .

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 170,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower body mount slightly corroded .

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 165,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 160,184 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 155,813 miles

FUEL CAP DAMP

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR DIFF SEAL DAMP

Fail 3 Jan 2013 155,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FUEL CAP DAMP

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR DIFF SEAL DAMP

Pass 3 Jan 2012 150,898 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 150,739 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 145,988 miles

DROP ARM BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Dec 2010 145,980 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

DROP ARM BALLJOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

STEERING DAMPER BUSH/BOLT WORN

Pass 7 Dec 2009 143,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 138,898 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 11 Dec 2007 132,594 miles

engine damp

o/s/r top shock bush slight wear

steering damper bush slight wear

Pass 5 Dec 2006 124,604 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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M532 KLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M532 KLJ, 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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M532 KLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1994.

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