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M908 VCA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,240 mi
Last recorded116,240 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 VCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 116,240 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 116,238 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 105,254 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2014 104,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 103,233 miles

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

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

Spare wheel missing and mounting bolts sticking out not failed on mot as not caused by corrosion or damage

Pass 19 May 2012 85,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,921 miles

All brake hoses ends slight corrosion.

Drivers seatbelt slight damage.

Rear axle upper arm ball joint worn.

Rear brakes low performance.

Rear cross member corroded in places.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear axle upper arm ball joint worn.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,197 miles

Brake pedal long travel.

Front brake hose ferrules corroded.

OS seatbelt slightly chafed.

Pipes across front cross member corroded.

Rear brakes not brilliant.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,464 miles

Drivers seat belt slight damage.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,464 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,659 miles

Chassis corroding

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Front axle brackets badly corroded

Front brake hoses ferrules corroded.

Rear UJ rear propshaft badly worn.

Upper rear ball joint worn.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 80,659 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chassis corroding

Exhaust corroded and slight blow

Front axle brackets badly corroded

Front brake hoses ferrules corroded.

OSF tyre flat

Rear UJ rear propshaft badly worn.

Upper rear ball joint worn.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,233 miles

OS seatbelt minor damage

Rear UJ front prop worn

Suggest track be checked

Fail 9 Aug 2007 79,233 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 76,763 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 76,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M908 VCA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M908 VCA, 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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M908 VCA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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