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M744 RSC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,684 mi
Last recorded144,684 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM744 RSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,684 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 137,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 132,684 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 132,658 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,603 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,313 miles

underside corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 129,158 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 129,158 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 127,408 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 127,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 126,155 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 126,155 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 123,466 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,843 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 120,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,622 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 115,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,391 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,408 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 104,514 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 90,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,540 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 85,540 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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 RSC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RSC, 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 M744 RSC registered?

M744 RSC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M744 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M744 RSC shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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