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M682 TYA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

137,664 mi
Last recorded137,664 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM682 TYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 137,664 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,807 miles

Slight play nearside front swivel hub

Pass 1 Apr 2019 129,492 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 129,487 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure Interior mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (3.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 121,229 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 121,229 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 May 2017 115,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,490 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 108,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,121 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 102,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,852 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,410 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 92,402 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 81,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 74,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,241 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,625 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 69,625 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 69,096 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 65,187 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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M682 TYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M682 TYA, 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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M682 TYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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