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B20 MUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,540 mi
Last recorded147,540 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 147,540 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 147,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,713 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 146,026 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 145,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 145,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 145,259 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 145,259 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Steering column universal joint insecure at bulkhead (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,782 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 142,174 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2010 142,166 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 140,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 139,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 136,795 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 136,795 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 134,236 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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B20 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B20 MUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B20 MUD registered?

B20 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is B20 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 MUD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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