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M734 AHU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,223 mi
Last recorded127,223 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM734 AHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 127,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 127,086 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

areas of floor corroded

body mounts corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,956 miles

oil leak

rear shock bushes perished

underside of car has been under sealed

Fail 3 Aug 2020 126,956 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear shock bushes perished

underside of car has been under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,617 miles

all 4 tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2018 126,314 miles

engine mount has play in oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 125,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 124,458 miles

Front prop shaft, rear UJ worn

Oil leak from front axle housing

Oil leak from transfer box

Pass 21 Oct 2015 122,889 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 120,049 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 114,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 113,991 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,610 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,550 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 99,508 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 99,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,020 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 99,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 97,725 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 May 2006 96,258 miles

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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M734 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M734 AHU, 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 M734 AHU registered?

M734 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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