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M684 SWT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,483 mi
Last recorded121,483 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM684 SWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 121,483 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 121,482 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 119,502 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,915 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm, wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside chassis leg corroded (front)

Offside chassis leg corroded (mid)

both front swivels have slight play in pins

both front swivels slightly leaking

both rear brake pipes becoming corroded

engine and transfer box leaking oil slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,932 miles

Offside Front tyre 2mm wearing on inner edge

both front swivel joints slightly leaking

both rear brake pies corroded

front prop, rear UJ has slight play

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

rear damper covers becoming corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,252 miles

both front tractor joints damp/slight leak

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

o.s front tyre 2.5mm

rear fog lamp lens cracked

rear suspension upper wishbone ball joint to differential,boot becoming perrished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

exhaust rear mounting temp/repaired

o/s front tyre treads getting down on inner edge.

water leak pump area

Fail 14 Jan 2015 104,597 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear mounting temp/repaired

o/s front tyre treads getting down on inner edge.

water leak pump area

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,350 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 81,350 miles

Centre Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 65,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 63,700 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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M684 SWT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M684 SWT, 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 M684 SWT registered?

M684 SWT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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