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M847 RAU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM847 RAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,999 miles

front number plate obscured when spare wheel fitted on bonnett

oil leak. diff seal leaking. swivel seals leaking.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 99,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate obscured when spare wheel fitted on bonnett

oil leak. diff seal leaking. swivel seals leaking.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 99,999 miles

oil leak on engine

rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 99,999 miles

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens starting to show white light

Fail 27 Mar 2014 99,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens starting to show white light

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,999 miles

front number plate mounted below windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2013 99,999 miles

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

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

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

front number plate mounted below windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,900 miles

Oil leak

anti slip rubber missing ( clutch )

Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,897 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti slip rubber missing ( clutch )

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 96,150 miles

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

bad oil leak off engine! rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 4 May 2011 96,150 miles

bad oil leak off engine! rear wiper blade u/s.

Pass 13 May 2010 90,872 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

serious oil leak off engine!!

Fail 13 May 2010 90,872 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

serious oil leak off engine!!

Pass 26 May 2009 84,957 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

oil leaks st engine,g/box and rear differential

Fail 15 May 2009 84,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

coolant leak at header tank ( split )

front number plate cracked

oil leaks st engine,g/box and rear differential

oil leak at oil cooler

Pass 22 May 2008 79,949 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on rear axle assembly.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 73,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,556 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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M847 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 M847 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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What year was M847 RAU registered?

M847 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1994.

Is M847 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M847 RAU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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