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M843 SUY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,115 mi
Last recorded180,115 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM843 SUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 180,115 miles

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 173,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2014 160,093 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 143,125 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 143,125 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 129,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 129,994 miles

Centre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 112,683 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 112,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,383 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 98,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,308 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 84,975 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 79,566 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 77,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,819 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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M843 SUY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M843 SUY, 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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M843 SUY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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