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M535 KLJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,310 mi
Last recorded122,310 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM535 KLJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

No tow bar present at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 122,046 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,043 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat bracket (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,131 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 118,094 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,747 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 115,703 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 115,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 111,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 109,910 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 109,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF=SIDE TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,020 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFF=SIDE TRACKTOR JOINT LEAKING

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,813 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre inner edge worn

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 104,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 102,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M535 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 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 M535 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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M535 KLJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1994.

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