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M873 JDW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 JDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 138,938 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.89 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2nd row outer anchorage vehicle structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2013 138,349 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,213 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 124,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 124,321 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 118,589 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 118,589 miles

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 112,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,978 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 106,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre beginning to show signs of perishing but o.k. at moment

Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,318 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre beginning to show signs of perishing but o.k. at moment

Pass 31 Aug 2007 103,039 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine smokey when cold. but passsed smoke test

Fail 31 Aug 2007 103,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine smokey when cold. but passsed smoke test

Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 89,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside headlight broken

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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M873 JDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M873 JDW, 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 M873 JDW registered?

M873 JDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1994.

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