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M990 AAH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Maroon Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

200,309 mi
Last recorded200,309 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 AAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 200,309 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 200,309 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 198,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 193,982 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

various loose wires in cab

Fail 18 Oct 2011 193,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 185,716 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 185,683 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 172,811 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear diff flange oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2009 172,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 163,069 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 156,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 156,432 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 145,914 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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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.

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