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M766 EWW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

302,872 mi
Last recorded302,872 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 302,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front and nearside front door hinges broken

Pass 26 Oct 2010 301,004 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 301,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 293,114 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 293,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 288,533 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 288,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 283,720 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 283,720 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 263,666 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 263,666 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

OFFSIDE REAR HUB OILSEAL LEAKING

Pass 10 Oct 2005 248,131 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 248,131 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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 EWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 EWW, 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 M766 EWW registered?

M766 EWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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