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M965 TUA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM965 TUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,615 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 107,567 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,957 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 106,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2012 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gear box oil leak

nearside hub seal leaking

welding repairs covered/undersealed

Fail 1 May 2012 105,437 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

gear box oil leak

nearside hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,651 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,651 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,544 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 91,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 87,497 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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M965 TUA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M965 TUA, 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 M965 TUA registered?

M965 TUA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M965 TUA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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