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M709 OFV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,460 mi
Last recorded94,460 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM709 OFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 94,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear uj worn on same shaft as transmission handbrake (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm/tie bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement radiusarm/tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,048 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,925 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 81,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 81,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 75,187 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

both front chassis legs slightly rusty

both rear brake back plates missing

heavily undersealed

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2010 75,170 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

both front chassis legs slightly rusty

both rear brake back plates missing

heavily undersealed

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,719 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 72,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlamp switch sticking slightly

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 31 Oct 2008 69,961 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 69,956 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 67,413 miles

all front brake pipes rusty and rears too

under side of car hevaly under sealed

Fail 5 Nov 2007 67,403 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all front brake pipes rusty and rears too

rear pads low

under side of car hevaly under sealed

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,016 miles

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

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

Rear 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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M709 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 64.7%.

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 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 M709 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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M709 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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