MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all four trailing arm bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
chassis floors and brake pipes all undersealled
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak front tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in both prop universal joints.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in both prop universal joints.
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
corrosion to rear of vehicle
side bars corroded and weak
slight corrosiontorear cross member
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Excessive corrosion to the n/s side step mounting bracket.
Front number plate deteriorating.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Excessive corrosion to the n/s side step mounting bracket.
Front number plate deteriorating.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
main battery earth cable at rear of gearbox has broken off....Advise to rectify....
slight oil leak steering box drop arm oil seal area....
slight play / wear steering damper bush....
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
main battery earth cable at rear of gearbox has broken off....Advise to rectify....
slight oil leak steering box drop arm oil seal area....
slight play / wear steering damper bush....
front propshaft flange bolts are loose....Advise to rectify....
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
rear cross member rusty
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ns wiper blade split but not affect dvrs view
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ns wiper blade split but not affect dvrs view
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M966 SBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 M966 SBW, 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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M966 SBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1994.
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