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M921 JFX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

219,979 mi
Last recorded219,979 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM921 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 219,979 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 219,979 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements ns end of plate broken off no border round letter (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 219,956 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rotted at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread end broken off (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear prop, rear uj worn

Pass 16 Feb 2021 212,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 212,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bush mounting bolt slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm bush mounting bolts slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower uj at strg box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 202,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 202,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure at strg box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens smashed (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle upper torsion mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm mounting bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear prop uj worn

Pass 16 Oct 2018 192,019 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 191,886 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking Valve on engine bulkhead below master cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 185,224 miles

Offside h/lamp aim reset

Fail 13 Oct 2017 185,217 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded coil spring mount chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside h/lamp aim reset

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 169,479 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s h/lamp aim reset

o/s washer jet unblocked

Pass 17 Apr 2014 161,067 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 161,060 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 149,390 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 149,384 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2012 138,574 miles

PS oil by steerin g box possibly from bleeding the system

Fail 30 Jan 2012 138,568 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

PS oil by steerin g box possibly from bleeding the system

Pass 25 Jan 2011 126,275 miles

Propshaft rear UJ worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 116,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 113,053 miles

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

both headlamps poor output

osf wheel different style

steering damper slight play in a bush

Pass 4 Dec 2007 108,256 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Dec 2006 104,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 100,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 100,373 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M921 JFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M921 JFX, 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 M921 JFX registered?

M921 JFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 1994.

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