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M996 SYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 SYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 100,005 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front plate cracked

oil leak

steering damper worn bush

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner beam (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front plate cracked

oil leak

steering damper worn bush

Pass 18 Oct 2014

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,011 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear exhaust mount split

tape covering front bumper bar

Fail 12 Sep 2013 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear exhaust mount split

tape covering front bumper bar

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,008 miles

major oil leaks

Fail 5 Mar 2012 100,007 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ball joint on top of rear axle worn

major oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,007 miles

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear inner brake pad looks worn low

Fail 11 Mar 2011 100,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear inner brake pad looks worn low

Fail 12 Mar 2010 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front propshaft rear universal joint worn

front registration plate cracked and damaged

power steering box slightly damp

power steering pipes slightly damp

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front propshaft rear universal joint worn

front registration plate cracked and damaged

power steering box slightly damp

power steering pipes slightly damp

Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,810 miles

nearside front brake pipe slight corroded.

slight crack on front number plate

Fail 19 Feb 2009 97,673 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight crack on front number plate.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,353 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,353 miles

Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,074 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 89,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,576 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M996 SYB 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 52.4%.

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 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 M996 SYB, 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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M996 SYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M996 SYB shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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