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M780 SUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM780 SUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,857 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 52,804 miles

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision all (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,843 miles

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

both swivel joints slightly damp

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,555 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,219 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 47,218 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,890 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 40,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,960 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 28,956 miles

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,796 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,318 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,520 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 9,485 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 4,861 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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M780 SUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M780 SUX, 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 M780 SUX registered?

M780 SUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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