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M586 NKR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM586 NKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,207 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 83,207 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn top rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 79,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 75,844 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 75,844 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 73,248 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 72,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 70,212 miles

floor mat causing thottle to stick open

small crack in offside head light

Fail 27 May 2015 70,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

floor mat causing thottle to stick open

small crack in offside head light

Pass 16 May 2014 63,687 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 63,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 59,732 miles

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

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

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

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

offside head light has small crack

Fail 29 May 2013 59,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside head light has small crack

Pass 21 May 2012 51,567 miles

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

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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2011 56,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,549 miles

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

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

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

both wiper blades have small splits

offside headlight cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 51,141 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 51,141 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 49,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 47,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,209 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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M586 NKR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M586 NKR, 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 M586 NKR registered?

M586 NKR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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