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M701 RKJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,035 mi
Last recorded156,035 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 RKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 156,035 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 156,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 155,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 155,395 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 153,975 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 153,964 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion side step mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak differential ()

Front Oil leak engine ()

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear side step loose

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn attached to differential ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 151,396 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 151,387 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts in full lock as steering stops missing (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts in full lock (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 145,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,816 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 131,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 123,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 107,029 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 98,876 miles

both front hockey stick bushes worn.

rear shockers uppers bushes worn ,

Pass 2 Oct 2007 90,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 83,082 miles

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

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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M701 RKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M701 RKJ, 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 M701 RKJ registered?

M701 RKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 December 1994.

Is M701 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M701 RKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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