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M744 PKR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

318,518 mi
Last recorded318,518 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 PKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 318,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis around bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 318,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced areas marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced areas marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear propshaft rear bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear differential pinion has play for the propshaft

Pass 17 Jan 2020 306,194 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 306,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 292,586 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 292,586 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 280,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 265,762 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 248,951 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 248,951 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 234,915 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 228,311 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 219,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 212,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 212,728 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 204,319 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 197,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 188,595 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 183,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 183,196 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 175,490 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 175,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

drop arm ball joint slightly worn

n/s+o/s front radius arm bushes wearing(front+rear bushes)

o/s front road spring weak

slihgt play in n/s front hub bearing

vehicle will need chassis wash before next inspection or it will be refused the test!!!

Pass 6 Jan 2006 162,608 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 162,581 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering damper bushes have excessive wear

unable to check metat brake pipes&front flexible hoses due to dirty vehicle condition

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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M744 PKR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M744 PKR, 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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M744 PKR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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