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M69 CEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,654 mi
Last recorded123,654 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 123,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,338 miles

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

fuel tank damp with diesel no leak found

slight play at steering drop arm

Fail 24 May 2019 120,332 miles

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

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

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

fuel tank damp with diesel no leak found

slight play at steering drop arm

Pass 21 May 2018 115,461 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 115,323 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 113,368 miles

both front shokers mist of oil

engine oil leak

o/s front indicator lens slight deteriating

rear brake pipes starting to pit

Pass 5 May 2016 104,149 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2016 104,146 miles

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not self parking (8.3.1e)

n/s rear hub damp

oil leak

reverse light lens cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,614 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 20 Apr 2015 94,612 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 7 May 2014 86,012 miles

Oil leak

handbrake has excess travel

Pass 2 May 2013 75,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 75,000 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has excess travel

o/s front 1 of 2 sidelight bulbs out

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 10 May 2012 66,287 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 56,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 56,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake and clutch pedal anti slip pads worn

Pass 13 May 2009 40,386 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 40,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 33,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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M69 CEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M69 CEC, 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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M69 CEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1994.

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