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M955 EAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM955 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,466 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,439 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,832 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,994 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 96,994 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,294 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 94,190 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear mud flaps broken away

bottoms of all 4 doors corroded on insides

drivers window winder inoperative

engine water pump worn to excess

o/s front tyre has a small cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

o/side rear sill has corrosion within 30 cm of n/s/rear seat mounting the seat has been removed

rear brake discs corroded

vehicle has accident damage to n/s front corner

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,980 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all door bottoms corroded

n/s headlamp retaining ring corroded

o/s and n/s swivel housings slight oil leak

o/s upper bulkhead corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 90,976 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all door bottoms corroded

drop arm ball joint gaitor split

n/s headlamp retaining ring corroded

o/s and n/s swivel housings slight oil leak

o/s upper bulkhead corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,593 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear body drivers door and front passenger doors corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear ball joint damper gaiter insecure

rear body drivers door and front passenger doors corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

leak on n/s/f swivel housing

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low on tread

n/s/r door top inner edge corroded

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2007 80,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

leak on n/s/f swivel housing

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low on tread

n/s/r door top inner edge corroded

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2006 74,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 74,386 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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M955 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M955 EAG, 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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M955 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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