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M810 TKY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,878 mi
Last recorded15,878 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM810 TKY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 15,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 11,204 miles

Coolant leak Cannot pin point area. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 4,954 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 4 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 3 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 120,443 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 120,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 119,474 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,990 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,989 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired previous repair corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,374 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

chassis/previous repairs corroding

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both poor (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 112,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 112,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 110,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,561 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 215,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 212,891 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 212,888 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s seat loose

Pass 17 Jul 2009 211,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 207,529 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 207,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 200,000 miles

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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M810 TKY 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 M810 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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M810 TKY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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