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M909 AVV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,976 mi
Last recorded191,976 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM909 AVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 191,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 174,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 162,823 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 133,146 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 122,096 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 122,054 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014
Pass 8 Feb 2011 148,823 miles

n/s/r tie bar bush breaking up

steering rod fouling axle

Fail 2 Feb 2011 148,816 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tie bar bush breaking up

steering rod fouling axle

Pass 29 Jan 2010 146,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 143,268 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 143,263 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 139,995 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 135,969 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 135,966 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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M909 AVV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M909 AVV, 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 M909 AVV registered?

M909 AVV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M909 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M909 AVV shows 16 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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