MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,999 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front number plate obscured when spare wheel fitted on bonnett
oil leak. diff seal leaking. swivel seals leaking.
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.
oil leak on engine
rear discs corroded
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
Oil leak
nearside front indicator lens starting to show white light
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
nearside front indicator lens starting to show white light
front number plate mounted below windscreen
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
Oil leak
anti slip rubber missing ( clutch )
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
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
bad oil leak off engine! rear wiper blade u/s.
bad oil leak off engine! rear wiper blade u/s.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
serious oil leak off engine!!
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!!
brake pedal rubber worn
front number plate cracked
oil leaks st engine,g/box and rear differential
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
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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