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M736 LOX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,134 mi
Last recorded103,134 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM736 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm's o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle ball joint has slight play

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm's o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear axle ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2019 99,232 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 92,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,813 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,813 miles

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 83,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 83,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,447 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 78,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,355 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 72,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,525 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 66,525 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,826 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 60,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 56,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,863 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2005 51,863 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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M736 LOX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 M736 LOX, 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 M736 LOX registered?

M736 LOX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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