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M648 JAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,061 mi
Last recorded32,061 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2008 32,061 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,061 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 32,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,726 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 30,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,521 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 27,824 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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M648 JAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JAT, 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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What year was M648 JAT registered?

M648 JAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

Is M648 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M648 JAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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