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M91 TMJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

219,944 mi
Last recorded219,944 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM91 TMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 219,944 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 219,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 205,179 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 205,170 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front door inner trims loose

car has been patched and welded in places

ext. system starting to rust in places

first ext. mounting braket missing

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear in wiper linkage

general wear on discs

head lining hanging down

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f and o/s/r door hinges wearing

o/s/f and n/s/f seat coverings wearing

o/s/f wing been replaced

pedal rubbers wearing

rear a/r/bar bushes wearing

rearmost side seating no belts seen

slight damage to front number plate--rear number plate wearing

steering wheel covering loose on rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 203,524 miles

NUT MISSING FROM NSF SHOCK MOUNT BUT NOT INSECURE

Fail 24 Jun 2013 203,524 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

NUT MISSING FROM NSF SHOCK MOUNT BUT NOT INSECURE

Pass 26 Jun 2012 201,629 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 201,594 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 13 May 2011 195,110 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 195,110 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 190,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 190,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate starting to delaminate

movement in rear prop bearing

vehicle excessivly dirty

Pass 4 Feb 2009 184,629 miles

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

NSR tyre soft

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aerial broken

clutch pedal low

Fail 30 Jan 2009 184,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

NSR tyre soft

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

aerial broken

clutch pedal low

Pass 31 Jan 2008 178,836 miles

Oil leak

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front no.plate held on with cable ties

poly belt chattering

Pass 1 Feb 2007 171,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 171,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 164,987 miles

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

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

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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M91 TMJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M91 TMJ, 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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M91 TMJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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