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M573 DHR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,508 mi
Last recorded178,508 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM573 DHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 178,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 167,513 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 155,936 miles

Surface corrosion o/s front brake pipe

Fail 12 Dec 2013 155,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Surface corrosion o/s front brake pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2012 146,999 miles

drivers seat pad split

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber top bushes have slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 138,007 miles

Play front prop shaft sliding joint

Slight blow centre exhaust pipe

Fail 14 Dec 2011 137,989 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play front prop shaft sliding joint

Slight blow centre exhaust pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2010 129,189 miles

Oil staning on o/s front hub

lower bell housing bolt not fully home

Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,196 miles

o/s front hub repaired

Fail 14 Dec 2009 123,194 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling fouling any other part of the vehicle (2.5.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M573 DHR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M573 DHR, 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 M573 DHR registered?

M573 DHR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M573 DHR safe to buy?

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