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M772 CEY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

260,491 mi
Last recorded260,491 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM772 CEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 260,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under body. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 258,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 258,622 miles

Central Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 256,702 miles

Corroded front to rear keep it checked

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Rear Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear quarter keep checked (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 249,350 miles

N/F tyre needs attention

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 237,597 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 230,929 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 224,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 219,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 213,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 213,283 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 201,250 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 190,832 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 181,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 170,558 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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M772 CEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M772 CEY, 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 M772 CEY registered?

M772 CEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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