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M782 RJO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

218,651 mi
Last recorded218,651 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM782 RJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 218,651 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 218,651 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 214,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 214,383 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 205,939 miles

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2016 194,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 183,372 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 173,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N.S Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 173,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N.S Rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 162,736 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 155,377 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 147,802 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 136,890 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 128,550 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 119,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,267 miles

advise handbrake high

advise slight play in nearside front wheel

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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M782 RJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M782 RJO, 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 M782 RJO registered?

M782 RJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M782 RJO safe to buy?

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