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M572 PFO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,525 mi
Last recorded192,525 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM572 PFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 192,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat box (5.2.6)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

wheel studs slightly short

Fail 23 Jan 2018 192,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat box (5.2.6)

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

clutch pedal anti slip missing

power steering pump noisy

wheel studs slightly short

Pass 16 Jan 2017 188,212 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel arch extensions sharp edges

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

brake pedal anti slip worn on one corner

evidence of fuel leakage

wheel nuts not got full thread used

Fail 6 Jan 2017 188,208 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering behind outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front wheel arch extensions sharp edges

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

brake pedal anti slip worn on one corner

evidence of fuel leakage

wheel nuts not got full thread used

Pass 8 Jan 2016 182,965 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 182,965 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 182,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 2 May 2014 182,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 181,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 181,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 179,858 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front hockeystick bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 176,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 172,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 172,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 165,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/ wing miror lose

Fail 10 Dec 2008 165,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front reg plate cracked

o/s/ wing miror lose

Pass 10 Dec 2007 154,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 138,094 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 138,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,675 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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M572 PFO 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 60%.

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 M572 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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M572 PFO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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