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M644 LBU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM644 LBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on drop arm on steering box marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side step insure

Offside Front swivel housing slight leak

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

all brake disks worn

all brake pipe Unions corroded

slight corrosion to front calipers and hubs

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,457 miles

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,879 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,759 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet (2.3.3b)

fuel tank breather pipe blocked off with a hose pipe with bolt clamped to it is damp on tank

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" standard blade (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet (2.3.3b)

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

fuel tank breather pipe blocked off with a hose pipe with bolt clamped to it is damp on tank

Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,953 miles

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

Long handbrake

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 63,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

car undersealed

osf floor corroded

rear box hanger broken

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,188 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 50,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember corroded

underside in muddy condition

Fail 20 Jun 2008 46,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember corroded

underside in muddy condition

Pass 28 Jun 2007 39,803 miles

rear cross member corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2007 39,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,180 miles

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

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

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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M644 LBU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M644 LBU, 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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M644 LBU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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