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M880 SWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

232,060 mi
Last recorded232,060 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM880 SWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 232,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 232,059 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 232,059 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 232,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 232,058 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 232,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 229,081 miles

Nearside Rear Advise tailpipe missing from exhaust.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 229,080 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By rear of trailing arm mounting, corroded in 4 places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Excessive corrosion by body mount. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By rear of trailing arm mount, chassis corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger / bodymounting excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis excessively corroded by towbar mounting. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Advise exhaust hangar missing at rear of center box, front mount present and secure.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding and wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.20mm, 265/70-16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Advise tailpipe missing from exhaust.

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm, 265/70-16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Advise slight damage rear fog lamp.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding and wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter on steering box arm, slightly damaged. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 223,703 miles

Advise dip beam, main beam switch wearing.

Advise, both rear discs corroding.

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt On bottom, at steering box arm. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 213,613 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 206,590 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 201,184 miles

Cluch pedal anti-slip rubber in poor condition.

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front bumper heavilly corroded and holed.

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 200,239 miles

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

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

Both front outriggers corroded/holed

Clutch pedal rubber deteriorated

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front bumper corroded/holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Various oil leaks

Washer jets weak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 191,433 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 191,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 182,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 182,359 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 172,434 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 172,434 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 161,587 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 161,587 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 150,343 miles

Both front indicator bulbs showing slightly white

Both front swivels leaking oil slightly

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Font bumper slightly leaking

Front brake pads over half worn

Front reg plate broken slightly

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

Nearside front seat broken/loose

Nearside step broken

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box slightly leaking

Various engine oil leaks

slight play in offside swivel bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2009 150,343 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front indicator bulbs showing slightly white

Both front swivels leaking oil slightly

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Font bumper slightly leaking

Front brake pads over half worn

Front reg plate broken slightly

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

Nearside front seat broken/loose

Nearside step broken

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering box slightly leaking

Various engine oil leaks

slight play in offside swivel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2008 138,822 miles

All exhaust rubbers perrished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 138,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

All exhaust rubbers perrished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear door bolts loose

Pass 2 Nov 2007 129,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition - corroded. Brake pads partially siezed in offside rear caliper

Fail 2 Nov 2007 129,581 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake disc in poor condition - corroded. Brake pads partially siezed in offside rear caliper

Pass 27 Oct 2006 118,373 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 118,373 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M880 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 M880 SWY, 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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M880 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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