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M863 OKP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,176 mi
Last recorded154,176 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM863 OKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 154,176 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 140,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 125,516 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 123,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted!

rear chassis corroding!

Fail 27 Aug 2011 123,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted!

rear chassis corroding!

Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,709 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight steering pull when under heavy braking

Fail 26 Aug 2010 119,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight steering pull when under heavy braking

Pass 28 Aug 2009 116,180 miles

fuel tank damp!!!

rear number plate deteriorated

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 116,180 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank damp!!!

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2008 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front windscreen wiper blades worn

off side front swivel leaking

offside front swivle is leaking

oil cooler pipes appear to be weeping oil

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear service brake efficiency seems low

underside of engine gearbox area wet with oil

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,870 miles

front windscreen wiper blades worn

off side front swivel leaking

offside front swivle is leaking

oil cooler pipes appear to be weeping oil

rear brake discs are slightly worn

rear service brake efficiency seems low

underside of engine gearbox area wet with oil

Fail 21 Aug 2008 111,868 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side front swivel leaking

oil cooler pipes leaking

Fail 23 Aug 2007 108,822 miles

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

both rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

brake servo action is satisfactory but rear service brake efficiencys seem a bit low??

fails 1st smoke test passed 2nd

offside front lower door hinge worn

stone chip in front windscreen. offside in center, just outside zone A

Pass 23 Aug 2007 108,822 miles

both rear shock absorber top bushes are worn

brake servo action is satisfactory but rear service brake efficiencys seem a bit low??

fails 1st smoke test passed 2nd

offside front lower door hinge worn

stone chip in front windscreen. offside in center, just outside zone A

Pass 17 Aug 2006 105,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2006 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2005 102,774 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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M863 OKP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M863 OKP, 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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M863 OKP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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