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M618 NUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,834 mi
Last recorded184,834 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 NUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 184,834 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge and perished

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 184,831 miles

Fuel tank leaking bung leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coilspring base (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coilspring base (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear stops missing

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge and perished

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 178,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 171,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 164,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 155,762 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 144,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 144,781 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 133,716 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 133,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,534 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,409 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 115,402 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 107,622 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 107,618 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 100,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 94,697 miles

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

metal brake pipes on both front calipers slightly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber upper and lower bushes slightly worn

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in rear axle upper balljoint

slight power steering fluid leak from resevoir area

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 84,907 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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M618 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M618 NUJ, 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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M618 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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