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M625 RBM

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,490 mi
Last recorded122,490 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM625 RBM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,490 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 118,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,983 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,164 miles

Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 20 Oct 2016 107,160 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking pipe or flexi can not tell due to under seal on pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering next to suspension mounting marked with chalk (6.1.A.1)

Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

front brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 8 Jan 2010 100,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 97,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 93,124 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 92,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 86,770 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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M625 RBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M625 RBM, 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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M625 RBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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