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M69 DEC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM69 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 137,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 137,040 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 136,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 134,763 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 132,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 127,693 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,691 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 114,394 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dust cover on drag link end ball joints split/missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 114,392 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

dust cover on drag link ball joints split/missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 112,459 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 27 Feb 2007 103,683 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,671 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 97,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 DEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M69 DEC, 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 M69 DEC registered?

M69 DEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M69 DEC safe to buy?

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