MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
rear chassis n/s&o/s corroded rear floor & sills & seat mounts corroded n/s/r spring mount on chassis corroded front & rear number plates deteriorated o/s/f seat belt frayed & damaged sight travel on handbrake
slight play in steering
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front floor & bottom of bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s&o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering locking device missing o/s drag link end (2.1.3 (d))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
rear chassis n/s&o/s corroded rear floor & sills & seat mounts corroded n/s/r spring mount on chassis corroded front & rear number plates deteriorated o/s/f seat belt frayed & damaged sight travel on handbrake
Body has slight corrosion All Riggers corroded (6.1.B.2)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s IDLER ARMS (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Running down chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.C.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front Rear o/s & n/s (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion All Riggers corroded (6.1.B.2)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing o/s & n/s (2.5.A.1b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s IDLER ARMS (2.2.B.1f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Running down chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (2.4.C.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Front Rear o/s & n/s (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake pipes corroded slight play both front & n/s/r wheel bearing
front footwell & bottom of bulkhead & chassi & outriggers corroded
slight play front arm bushes slight play rear shock bushes slight play steering & swivel housing
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s&o/s (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pipes corroded slight play both front & n/s/r wheel bearing
front footwell & bottom of bulkhead & chassi & outriggers corroded
slight play front arm bushes slight play rear shock bushes slight play steering & swivel housing
Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
rear cross member s;light corrosion
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M985 FFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 M985 FFP, 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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M985 FFP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.
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