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M841 JWO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,049 mi
Last recorded90,049 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM841 JWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,049 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 90,049 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 111,281 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 88,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

nail in o/s/r tyre

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,564 miles

both rear shockabsorber shrouds missing

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Mar 2017 87,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

both rear shockabsorber shrouds missing

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2016 86,236 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,235 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cracks to alternater belt

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

various oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,944 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,184 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,094 miles

cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre side wall

offside steering damper bush worn

Fail 28 Jan 2013 76,077 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in side wall of nearside rear tyre side wall

offside steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,813 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,813 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 71,666 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside rear metal brake pipe not clipped full

steering arm bracket slightly rubbing steering arm

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 71,666 miles

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

offside rear metal brake pipe not clipped full

steering arm bracket slightly rubbing steering arm

steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,599 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 66,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 63,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 61,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,444 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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M841 JWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M841 JWO, 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 M841 JWO registered?

M841 JWO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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