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M936 AVV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,778 mi
Last recorded155,778 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM936 AVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 155,778 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 152,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play off drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 148,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 139,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 122,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 111,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,160 miles

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

all tyre side walls cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2013 107,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyre side walls cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 104,830 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,119 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 90,689 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,901 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 88,901 miles

Inner Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M936 AVV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M936 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.

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What year was M936 AVV registered?

M936 AVV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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