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M648 HSE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,961 mi
Last recorded117,961 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 HSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 117,961 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union leaking at bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 117,758 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,671 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,668 miles

O's'f,N's'f and O's'r tyre sidewalls perished

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 117,665 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 117,508 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 117,504 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 117,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,830 miles

both front brake discs pitted and slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 112,299 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 112,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,461 miles

chassis corroded offside front outwith prescribed area

Fail 25 Sep 2008 107,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chassis corroded offside front outwith prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2007 102,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 102,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,980 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 95,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front hardy spicer

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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M648 HSE 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 63.2%.

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 M648 HSE, 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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M648 HSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1994.

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