MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery light on at all times
Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel tank and pipes rusty , not leaking.
General surface corrosion on chassis
Oil leak
Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Battery light on at all times
Brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel tank and pipes rusty , not leaking.
General surface corrosion on chassis
Oil leak
Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
there is cracking in the side walls of the n/s fornt and rear tyres and the o/s front need to be kept under observation
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak
various loose wires in cab
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
nearside front brake disc worn
offside front brake disc worn
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear diff flange oil leak
Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear diff flange oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M990 AAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M990 AAH, 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 M990 AAH registered?
M990 AAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1994.
Is M990 AAH safe to buy?
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