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M765 AHU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

223,397 mi
Last recorded223,397 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM765 AHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2023 223,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft securing bolt loose x 4 rear at drum end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f and n/s/f chassis at drop arm mount arears (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/r and both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s wiper arm loose

Pass 15 Mar 2022 217,647 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

horn weak

x1 exhaust hanger missing

Fail 15 Mar 2022 217,647 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

horn weak

x1 exhaust hanger missing

Pass 4 Mar 2021 215,881 miles

underside coated

Fail 2 Mar 2021 215,862 miles

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

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside coated

Pass 29 Oct 2019 214,377 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

chassis has corrosion

headlamp stalk loose/has play

Fail 19 Oct 2019 214,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind the spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working started to work then stopped working (3.4 (a))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

chassis has corrosion

headlamp stalk loose/has play

Pass 1 Aug 2018 212,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 27 Jul 2018 212,837 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition all exhaust silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 21 Jul 2017 208,888 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been coated with a substance and has general corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2017 208,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been coated with a substance and has general corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2014 203,940 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 203,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 193,849 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 193,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 181,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 181,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 170,010 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 169,872 miles

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

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

Centre Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 167,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 163,996 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 159,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 155,186 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 155,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front uj on front propshaft excessivly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2006 149,398 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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M765 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 M765 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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M765 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

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