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M563 JWP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,264 mi
Last recorded64,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM563 JWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,490 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 55,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 55,699 miles

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

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

bonet catch siezed and snapped

Pass 13 Jul 2006 54,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 53,770 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 53,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M563 JWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M563 JWP, 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 M563 JWP registered?

M563 JWP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M563 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M563 JWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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