MOT Status
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176,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc modified
Nearside Front Hub seal slight seepage
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Oil leak from swivel joint housing ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Oil leak from engine ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Oil leak from swivel joint housing ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded
Offside Front coil spring corroded
Oil leak from engine ()
chassis corroded
oil leak from gearbox
vehicle suspension non standard
rear propshaft universal joint bearing breaking up
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
chassis undersealed
n/s front bump stop mounting missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s front bump stop mounting missing
offside front wheel bearing play. †rear cross member corroding on outriggers.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M917 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 M917 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 M917 SWY registered?
M917 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is M917 SWY safe to buy?
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