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M637 NFJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,224 mi
Last recorded168,224 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM637 NFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 168,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 162,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 182,498 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s rear (1.1.A.3e)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 157,778 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 155,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pedal grip worn

Pass 6 Jul 2012 153,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,985 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 141,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 133,084 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 132,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,310 miles

offside front oil seal leaking;;

Fail 26 Jun 2008 124,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front oil seal leaking;;

Pass 6 Jul 2007 116,229 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,196 miles

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

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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M637 NFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M637 NFJ, 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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M637 NFJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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