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M791 GAT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

116,742 mi
Last recorded116,742 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 GAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 116,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2020 116,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2019 116,699 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake mud shield corroded and part missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s front door bottom corroded

rear door corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 116,452 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear brake mud shields missing

rear tail door corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,206 miles

Front brake mud plates becoming corroded

Front dff cover damaged

Front prop splines slightly worn

Front swivel joints leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Front Inner wing becoming corroded behind strut tower

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

Oil leak various places ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes (2.3.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Rear brake mud plates missing

chassis corroded in various places

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

door bottoms corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 116,206 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn prop,front joint ()

Front brake back plates corroded

Front diff cover damaged

Front swivel joints leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded behind strut tower

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

Oil leak various places ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear brake back plates missing

chassis corroded in various places

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

door bottoms corroded

front prop splines worn

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front out rigger has small hole

Oil leak various ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front cross member (2.3.2)

both rear brake backing plates missing

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

door bottoms corroded

floor and chassis becoming corroded in various places

unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 31 Aug 2016 115,365 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front out rigger has small hole

Oil leak various ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front cross member (2.3.2)

both rear brake backing plates missing

both rear tyre treads cracked

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

door bottoms corroded

floor and chassis becoming corroded in various places

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,583 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

both rear brake mud shields missing

both swivel oil seal retainers corroded

fuel tank damp around filler hose

n/s door bottom corroded

n/s front brake mud shield holed and corroded

o/s door bottom corroded

rear cross member corroded at o/s rear inner

rear door bottom corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015 113,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front shock absorber turrets corroded

both rear brake mud shields missing

front propshaft rear joint worn to excess

fuel tank damp around filler hose

n/s door bottom corroded

n/s front brake mud shield holed and corroded

o/s door bottom corroded

rear cross member corroded at o/s rear inner

rear door bottom corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,589 miles

both front spring turrets corroded

chassis and rear cross member corroded

n/s front brake mud shield corroded

n/s front door corroded

n/s rear brake mud shield missing

o/s front door corroded

o/s rear brake mud shield missing

rear door corroded

wiring untidy under bonnet for fan

Fail 11 Aug 2014 111,324 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

both front spring turrets corroded

n/s front brake mud shield corroded

n/s rear brake mud shield missing

n/s rear door corroded

o/s rear brake mud shield missing

o/s rear door corroded

rear door corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,024 miles

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 Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

cracks in alternator/power steering pump drive belt

electric fan wiring unprotected

engine oil leak

n/s inner wing slightly holed and corroded

o/s and n/s front brake disc mudshields holed and corroded

o/s and n/s front mudflap brackets holed and corroded

o/s and n/s swivel housings metal securing rings holed, corrded and parts missing

spare tyre is a different size to road wheels

transfer box oil leak (front output seal)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 108,871 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

chassis showing signs of corrosion

cracks in alternator/power steering pump drive belt

electric fan wiring unprotected

engine oil leak

n/s inner wing slightly holed and corroded

o/s & n/s front and rear wiper blades ends slightly torn

o/s and n/s front brake disc mudshields holed and corroded

o/s and n/s front mudflap brackets holed and corroded

o/s and n/s swivel housings metal securing rings holed, corrded and parts missing

spare tyre is a different size to road wheels

transfer box oil leak (front output seal)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front mudflap mountings corroded

n/s inner wing slightly holed

o/s and n/s swivel housings large seal metal retaining rings split

spare wheel different size to road wheels

Fail 22 Aug 2012 106,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

coolant level low

front mudflap mountings corroded

n/s inner wing slightly holed

o/s and n/s swivel housings large seal metal retaining rings split

spare wheel different size to road wheels

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,978 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s drag link end and o/s track rod end gaitors split

n/s front inner wing holed and corroded (not in perscribed areas)

o/s and n/s front brake discs mudshields holed and corroded

o/s and n/s swivel housings seal retaining ring split

o/s rear cut (not exposing cords)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

additional wiring inder vehicle close to exhaust

air filter mounting rubber bobbins broke off

alternator/power steering drive belt full of cracks

coolant bottle leaking

front propshaft rear universal joint cup split

n/s drag link end and o/s track rod end gaitors split

n/s front inner wing holed and corroded (not in perscribed areas)

o/s and n/s front brake discs mudshields holed and corroded

o/s and n/s swivel housings seal retaining ring split

o/s rear cut (not exposing cords)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 101,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaks

o/s and n/s swivel housing seal retaining ring corroded and split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 101,012 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air filter insecure

engine oil leaks

o/s and n/s swivel housing seal retaining ring corroded and split

reverse lamp full of water and inoperative

slight play in front prop shaft rear universal joint

Pass 8 Sep 2009 97,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil cooler pipes slight leak

n/s front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2009 97,545 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil cooler pipes slight leak

front bumper showing signs of corrosion

n/s front inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2008 92,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f brake mud shield corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,630 miles

n/s/f brake mud shield corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,453 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 88,453 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

air filter mounting broken off

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,120 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 85,119 miles

Centre Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M791 GAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 M791 GAT, 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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M791 GAT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1994.

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