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M883 JDW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,554 mi
Last recorded177,554 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM883 JDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 177,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 177,534 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 175,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 172,528 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 172,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 167,131 miles

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

rear tailpipe perforated

roughness to steering

Fail 10 Apr 2015 167,071 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear tailpipe perforated

roughness to steering

Pass 7 Apr 2014 160,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in nearside rear shock top mounting

Fail 31 Mar 2014 160,140 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight play in nearside rear shock top mounting

Fail 17 Apr 2013 152,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 152,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 145,732 miles

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

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

rear cross member corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 145,730 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 142,998 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 142,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 140,015 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 137,121 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 131,726 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 123,730 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 123,730 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear u.j. worn

Pass 5 Jun 2006 113,941 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2005 102,171 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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M883 JDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M883 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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M883 JDW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1994.

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