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M71 ENL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

636 mi
Last recorded636 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM71 ENL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 636 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,006 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 100,008 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 100,008 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,002 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 100,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,002 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in offside front outrigger

front number plate in poor condition

number plate lamp damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2013 100,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in offside front outrigger

front number plate in poor condition

number plate lamp damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,004 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noise when nearside front wheel is rotated

offside wiper arm/spindle would benefit from attention

slight corrosion generally in offside rear brake pipe to caliper & front brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,009 miles

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

offside front chassis out rigger corroded & holed, just outside testable area recommend welding

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,009 miles

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

no seats or seat belts fitted to offside rear side facing seat area

noise when nearside front wheel is rotated

offside front chassis out rigger corroded & holed just outside testable area

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

oil/grease around parking brake drum area

rear chassis/cross member corroded & holed both sides, note no tow ball fitted at time of test.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

no seats or seat belts fitted to offside rear side facing seat area

noise when nearside front wheel is rotated

offside front chassis out rigger corroded & holed just outside testable area

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

oil/grease around parking brake drum area

rear chassis/cross member corroded & holed both sides, note no tow ball fitted at time of test.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 100,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to windscreen

evidence of movement at offside rear anti roll bar linkage bolt

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear side facing seat panel area corroded & holed, but no seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

rear chassis cross member corroded & holed around tow bar mountings, but no tow ball fitted at time of test

slight noise when nearside front wheel bearing is rotated

slight scuffing in offside front seat belt webbing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 100,007 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to windscreen

evidence of movement at offside rear anti roll bar linkage bolt

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear side facing seat panel area corroded & holed, but no seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

rear chassis cross member corroded & holed around tow bar mountings, but no tow ball fitted at time of test

slight noise when nearside front wheel bearing is rotated

slight scuffing in offside front seat belt webbing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,001 miles

handbrake travel "long"

slight corrosion in body support bar (middle)

slight damage to windscreen

slight scuffing in offside front seatbelt

slight wear in rear anti roll bar inner mounting bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2007 100,001 miles

BORDER LINE WEAR/MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT (RECOMMEND ATTENTION)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2006 100,006 miles

advisory items as per test number (424800206457)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 100,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front brake discs worn unevenly

slight play/movement nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2005 100,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around fuel filler pipe to tank

excessive corrosion in rear chassis cross member

Fail 7 Nov 2005 100,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dampness around fuel filler pipe to tank

excessive corrosion in rear chassis cross member

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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M71 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 M71 ENL, 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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M71 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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