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M943 CDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,405 mi
Last recorded183,405 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM943 CDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 183,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 180,449 miles

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

rear propshaft U/J play

Pass 16 Feb 2012 178,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 174,977 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 174,975 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 172,578 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 172,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 170,037 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 170,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 167,837 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 167,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 164,791 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 164,791 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear prop- rear uj worn.

Pass 9 Feb 2006 160,985 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 160,984 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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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M943 CDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 M943 CDE, 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 M943 CDE registered?

M943 CDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 1994.

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