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M961 EAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,527 mi
Last recorded139,527 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 139,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 137,299 miles

Offside Rear hub seal weaping

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

Fail 24 May 2019 137,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal weaping

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

Pass 24 May 2018 132,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 129,570 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 127,847 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,601 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 123,601 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 118,616 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 110,753 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 106,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 100,415 miles

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

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

both front swivel housings slight leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 98,015 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,975 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

steering idle boot split

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,514 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 81,514 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 73,780 miles

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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M961 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M961 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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What year was M961 EAG registered?

M961 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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