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M809 JPC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,848 mi
Last recorded210,848 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 JPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 210,848 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 210,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected floor by brake pedal & linkage (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 209,250 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 209,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg/outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 206,376 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 206,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 200,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 190,681 miles

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

chassis thickly undersealed

Pass 10 Dec 2016 185,066 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 184,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 176,744 miles

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

front backplates missing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 168,275 miles

front prop worn

fuel tank damp

n/s/f brake pipe rusty and front to rear at rear

n/s/f seat base worn

Fail 9 Dec 2014 168,275 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front prop worn

fuel tank damp

n/s/f brake pipe rusty and front to rear at rear

n/s/f seat base worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 167,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pipes copper greased, unable to test correctly

Fail 26 Nov 2013 167,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pipes copper greased, unable to test correctly

Pass 29 Nov 2012 165,163 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all copper brake p[ipes greased, unable to test properly

Pass 7 Dec 2011 163,270 miles

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 160,230 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 157,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 157,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 154,106 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 154,106 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 150,099 miles

advise front brake discs and pads need replacing soon

advise nearside front tyre worn close too legal limit

Pass 13 Nov 2006 146,711 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre perished

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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M809 JPC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M809 JPC, 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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M809 JPC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1994.

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