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E26 MUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,575 mi
Last recorded49,575 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 49,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 49,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between brake hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 47,628 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,494 miles

steering stabalizer bush slightly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,483 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

steering stabalizer bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,384 miles

Central Front steering shock bush has slight play

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2020 46,294 miles

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

general surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 5 Feb 2020 46,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

general surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 28 Mar 2019 46,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,148 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,668 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,668 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 42,170 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2013 40,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,956 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,998 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,426 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 18 Dec 2008 126,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 129,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 124,359 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 124,359 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear propshaft rear u/j worn

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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E26 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E26 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 E26 MUD registered?

E26 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is E26 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 MUD shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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