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M757 ACC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

183,748 mi
Last recorded183,748 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM757 ACC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 183,748 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 183,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi near lower trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s wiper self park incorrect (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 179,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 179,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 171,255 miles

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 171,255 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 May 2016 160,643 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 160,643 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 152,457 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 152,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 138,264 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 138,264 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front propshaft rear u/j worn

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 128,396 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 14 May 2013 128,396 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 122,128 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 30 May 2012 122,128 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 May 2011 108,416 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 108,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 97,452 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 97,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 82,184 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2009 82,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

some corrossion in nearside rear crossmember,not in a prescribed area.

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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M757 ACC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M757 ACC, 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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M757 ACC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

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