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M845 RAU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,760 mi
Last recorded187,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM845 RAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 187,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 187,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 187,071 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bodymount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by bolt on gearbox crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired by outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both bodymounts in front of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

gearbox crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 177,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 173,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front chassis rails end sections corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 169,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 169,781 miles

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

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

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

Central Front general light corrosion

Pass 19 May 2016 166,100 miles

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

coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper corroding

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 155,055 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercarriage very rusty

Pass 7 May 2014 144,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper and brackets corroded

n/s/front bump stop missing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 144,329 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper and brackets corroded

n/s/front bump stop missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,376 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter housing insecure

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 129,375 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air filter housing insecure

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 110,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 May 2011 94,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front panhard rod bush steering box side has slight play/movement.

nearside front steering swivel housing oil seal has slight oil leak.

rear differentail has slight oil leak.

Pass 21 May 2010 83,183 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2009 72,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 67,138 miles

genral signs of corrosion to underside

nearside front outrigger to chassis corroding

rear cross member corroding

some steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,006 miles

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

oil leak from offside front hub seal

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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M845 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M845 RAU, 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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M845 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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