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M832 UNW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,733 mi
Last recorded108,733 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM832 UNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 108,733 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 108,733 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,673 miles

slight movement in steering box

surface corrosion on various chassis parts

Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,751 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 103,751 miles

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 103,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 102,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 95,026 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 94,427 miles

OS Headlight corroded

Tyres: NSF 6mm OSF 7mm NSR 6mm OSR 6mm Size: 225/75R16

Pass 15 Jul 2009 93,468 miles

front brake pads getting low 80% worn

slight corrosion on front and rear coil springs

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

tyre readings osf 7mm nsf 6mm nsr 6mm osr 7mm

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,117 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 90,095 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

tyre readings all 7mm 225/75/16

Pass 6 Jul 2007 88,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 84,802 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 84,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 75,912 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 75,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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M832 UNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M832 UNW, 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 M832 UNW registered?

M832 UNW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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