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M856 ONT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM856 ONT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,680 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering drop arm rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,785 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,351 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 93,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,135 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,673 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 85,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,700 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,913 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 63,377 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,094 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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M856 ONT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M856 ONT, 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 M856 ONT registered?

M856 ONT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M856 ONT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M856 ONT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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