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M781 TKM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,318 mi
Last recorded102,318 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 TKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 101,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,006 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 99,708 miles

Front wheel alinement (tracking) is slighley out

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle has been modified for off road use

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 99,708 miles

Front wheel alinement (tracking) is slighley out

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle has been modified for off road use

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,570 miles

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

front axle cover loose

Fail 4 Mar 2013 98,570 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front axle cover loose

Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,494 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 96,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 96,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 95,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 93,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 91,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 87,763 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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M781 TKM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M781 TKM, 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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M781 TKM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1994.

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