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4191 UE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

210,808 mi
Last recorded210,808 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4191 UE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 210,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 208,075 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 205,218 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlights poor aim

Pass 4 Aug 2022 203,052 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All outriggers have general corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamps have poor beam image

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 201,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 199,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 196,591 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 194,550 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 192,009 miles

Central body mounting support bar corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 192,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central body mounting support bar corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

nearside step corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 191,985 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pipes rusty

Nearside Front chasis holed by front crossmember

Offside Front outrigger holed

Rear floor support rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accelerator sticks

oil leaks by transfer box/engine/front axle

rear seat belts not checked-rear full up

Pass 23 May 2014 190,477 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 190,475 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 188,815 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 188,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 188,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 184,431 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 118,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear axle bushes worn

general corrosion to chassis

general corrosion to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2009 173,816 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES ARE WORN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR

Fail 9 Apr 2009 173,816 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

OIL LEAKS

PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES ARE WORN

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR

Pass 4 Apr 2008 170,272 miles

PLAY IN WHEEL BEARINGS

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 30 Mar 2007 163,477 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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4191 UE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 4191 UE, 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 4191 UE registered?

4191 UE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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