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M966 XST

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,614 mi
Last recorded189,614 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM966 XST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 189,614 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 discs rusty

drag link end boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 186,891 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2010 186,891 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 183,757 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Jul 2009 183,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jul 2008 179,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 175,949 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 175,862 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 170,479 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 170,479 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XST is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XST, 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 M966 XST registered?

M966 XST is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1994.

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