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M903 SWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,732 mi
Last recorded112,732 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM903 SWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 112,732 miles

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

all tyres have small cuts to tread, not affecting tyre structure

Fail 5 Apr 2014 112,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres have small cuts to tread, not affecting tyre structure

Pass 10 Apr 2010 112,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 111,225 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,562 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 101,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 93,594 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 93,398 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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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M903 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M903 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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What year was M903 SWY registered?

M903 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M903 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M903 SWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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