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M927 PHH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,620 mi
Last recorded107,620 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM927 PHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 107,620 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 107,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,604 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body/chassis corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2023 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Trailing arm front bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Behind back box (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Trailing arm front bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Shock absorber (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis/bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2019 93,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced tow bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,994 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,740 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,620 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,257 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,618 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,578 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 71,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 68,917 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M927 PHH 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 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 M927 PHH, 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 M927 PHH registered?

M927 PHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M927 PHH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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