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M874 PHH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

13,874 mi
Last recorded13,874 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 PHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 13,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 13,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 11,871 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 10,778 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 8,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 7,264 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,531 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 3,291 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

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

STEERING BOX HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 1 Oct 2008 933 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Sep 2007 100,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 94,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 86,011 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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M874 PHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 M874 PHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M874 PHH registered?

M874 PHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is M874 PHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M874 PHH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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