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M984 EAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

171,810 mi
Last recorded171,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 171,810 miles

Extensive chassis repairs

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 171,810 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Extensive chassis repairs

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 171,804 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

extensive welding carried out to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2022 167,410 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 167,395 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 163,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 163,493 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriggger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 158,446 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 158,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 148,858 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 148,851 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Top of offside bulkhead repaired with filler (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower face of OSF chassis - forward of radius arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Top of NSR chassis at 'A' bar crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,431 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 148,101 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,370 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 141,865 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 141,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 139,042 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 134,183 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,052 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 125,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 121,512 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 117,281 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 112,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 107,422 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 101,478 miles

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

The rear number plate is just readable, advise the customer to change it.

Pass 31 Dec 2005 95,314 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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M984 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M984 EAG, 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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M984 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 1994.

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