MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil from axle seal (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from axle seal (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M852 NUJ 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 68.4%.
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 M852 NUJ, 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 M852 NUJ registered?
M852 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.
Is M852 NUJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for M852 NUJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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