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M978 SBW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 SBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 111,112 miles

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Chrome axle oil seal leaking slightly

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 111,029 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front tyres rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 111,028 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front tyres rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,858 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 110,680 miles

Towbar safety device not operating correctly swivel pin + clip (6.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,288 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 110,288 miles

Swivelling towbar swivel pin missing (6.6.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper tie rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 109,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 108,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 107,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 106,187 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 105,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 101,656 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 100,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 97,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 92,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 89,199 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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M978 SBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M978 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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What year was M978 SBW registered?

M978 SBW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.

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