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M788 NKS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

20,401 mi
Last recorded20,401 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 NKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2021 20,401 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Center rear chassis/body mounting bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Center rear chassis/body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis/body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported From brake cylinder over axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fixed (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 20,388 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,319 miles

Chassis coroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 27 Aug 2019 20,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Chassis coroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 20,243 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail hose ferule badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose ferule badly corroded (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,190 miles

oil leak from N/S/F swivel

Fail 29 Aug 2017 20,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from N/S/F swivel

Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,145 miles

Centre Oil leak gear box ()

Nearside Front Half shaft outer swivel joint seal

Pass 24 Aug 2015 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,012 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 20,010 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,956 miles

Nearside front swivel housing leaking oil.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,777 miles

rear spring seats in poor condition/coroded

Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,775 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear spring seats in poor condition/coroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,610 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 19,608 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 19,182 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 19,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,639 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 18,636 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,363 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 18,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,154 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 18,152 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 17,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 17,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M788 NKS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M788 NKS, 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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M788 NKS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1994.

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