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M966 SBW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

49,747 mi
Last recorded49,747 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 SBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 49,747 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all four trailing arm bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,324 miles

chassis floors and brake pipes all undersealled

Fail 20 Jun 2018 48,292 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak front tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 46,963 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,963 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,963 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 46,963 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,963 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 46,963 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,963 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 46,963 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 37,472 miles

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....

Fail 10 Dec 2009 37,472 miles

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....

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,522 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 16,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 9,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 420 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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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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