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M795 TKY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,757 mi
Last recorded177,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM795 TKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 177,757 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR SEAT BELT MOUNT AREA CORRODED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

STEERING BOX LEAK

STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT HAS WEAR

Fail 14 Jan 2020 177,757 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR SEAT BELT MOUNT AREA CORRODED

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

STEERING BOX LEAK

STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT HAS WEAR

Pass 23 Jan 2019 171,431 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear seat belt mount corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

steering box seepage

Pass 5 Jan 2018 164,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 157,358 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 150,390 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 143,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2015 143,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 136,245 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 130,453 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 127,558 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,463 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 123,110 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 120,053 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 117,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 113,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

centre cross member of body becoming corroded

centre cross member of chassis becoming heavily corroded

n/s rear shock outer casing corroded but does not obstruct fucntion of shock

slight corrosion to power steering ram outer casing

Fail 6 Dec 2006 113,683 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear shock dust cover corroded and partly missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 108,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 108,528 miles

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

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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M795 TKY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M795 TKY, 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 M795 TKY registered?

M795 TKY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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