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M766 AHU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,271 mi
Last recorded202,271 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM766 AHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 202,271 miles

cover loose on top of steering wheel.

extensive surface corrosion on chassis at centre and rear.

ferrule corroded on rear flexible brake hose.

gaiters spliting on front axle, rear steering bar ball joints.

hole in exhaust in front of rear silencer.

slight damage to both front seat belt webbing, not split.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 202,253 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cover loose on top of steering wheel.

extensive surface corrosion on chassis at centre and rear.

ferrule corroded on rear flexible brake hose.

gaiters spliting on front axle rear steering bar ball joints.

slight damage to both front seat belt webing, not split.

small hole in rear cross member at nearside.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 193,700 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 193,695 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

extensive surface corrosion on chassis at rear, not holed.

front and rear brake discs corroded.

several small cuts in both seat belts.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 187,836 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 187,680 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Large amount of play in offside front wheel bearing not considered excessive

Metal brake pipes down to front brakes corroded, not excessive

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

Steering joint gaitors split

coolant leak

Pass 3 Dec 2008 179,925 miles

Centre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle damaged

slight play in front swivel hub at offside

Fail 3 Dec 2008 179,925 miles

Centre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle damaged

slight play in front swivel hub at offside

Pass 16 Nov 2007 173,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 173,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing [slightly more than normal]

Rear number plate figures slihtly unclear to read

Slight lift in rear 'A' frame ball joint

Pass 21 Oct 2006 164,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 164,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak on both front shock absorbers

slight play in both rear bottom shock absorber bushes

surface corrosion on various brake pipes at front and rear

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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M766 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M766 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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M766 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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