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M983 CBJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,700 mi
Last recorded158,700 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 CBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 158,700 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion but not within prescribed areas, especially rear crossmember and outriggers. Towbar not fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 158,445 miles

No tow hitch fitted at time of test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front chassis to body outrigger corroded, but body security not affected

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear cross member corroded, but not within prescribed areas

Pass 7 May 2019 157,845 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outrigger corroded, body security unaffected

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear cross member corroded, body security unaffected

Fail 7 May 2019 157,845 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outrigger corroded, body security unaffected

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear cross member corroded, body security unaffected

Pass 13 Jun 2016 157,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe missing, but system still supported

Pass 7 Oct 2014 157,238 miles

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

Off side front outrigger corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 157,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 156,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 156,402 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 155,528 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 155,225 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 150,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 139,717 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 130,339 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 130,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M983 CBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M983 CBJ, 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 M983 CBJ registered?

M983 CBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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