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M994 EAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,279 mi
Last recorded117,279 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM994 EAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 117,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 117,279 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,739 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 113,706 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 112,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,407 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 110,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Handbrake warning lamp inop.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,388 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 108,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 106,588 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 106,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 104,265 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 104,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever travel high

rear crossmember excess corroded and holed

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,601 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 95,822 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

mid off side chassie & rear off side chassie member has had satisfactory welding repairs carried out on it

Fail 3 Oct 2007 95,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.underside very corroded †2.steering rod fowling diff †3.half of chassis tag missing †4.n/s headlamp has no e mark †5.n/s/rear bump stop missing †6.bulkhead corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 92,211 miles

underbody corrosion, rear diff oil leaks

Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,211 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

chassis legs corroded

diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Nov 2005 90,205 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 90,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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M994 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 M994 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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What year was M994 EAG registered?

M994 EAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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