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M695 OFV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,981 mi
Last recorded160,981 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM695 OFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2021 160,981 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced including out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side rear near tow hitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced off side front near out rigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis hole near steering box (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure two wires hanging out of front grill (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine / gearbox / front and rear diffs / both swivel housings / steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering wheel slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2020 160,831 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 160,827 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 160,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 160,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 159,668 miles

Nearside Front front swivel seal ripped

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

bonnet hinge worn

Pass 9 Jun 2017 159,363 miles

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

corrosion in nearside and offside of chassis inside and outside of prescribed areas but not excessive

Pass 19 Dec 2015 158,991 miles

chassie corrosion heavy though out undercarrage

Pass 13 Dec 2014 158,866 miles

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

corrosion visable to chassie members roll cage fitted internally

Pass 4 Dec 2013 158,220 miles

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

roll cage fitted rallae seat belts fitted small cchip on sreen crrosion visable to chassie

Fail 10 Sep 2013 158,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

da roll cage fitted seat belt harnesses fittedsmall chip on windscreen chassie showing signs of corrosion

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Dec 2009 157,635 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 154,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 154,951 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 145,869 miles

vehicle prepaired fo off road use

Pass 22 Nov 2006 136,179 miles

roll cage fitted in side cab exhaust high and run to n\s

Pass 17 Nov 2005 124,640 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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M695 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 M695 OFV, 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 M695 OFV registered?

M695 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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