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L733 UFM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,049 mi
Last recorded160,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL733 UFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 160,049 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 159,043 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 158,324 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 158,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 157,297 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 155,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 152,413 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 145,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle 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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 140,343 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 140,097 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 127,458 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 117,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 104,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,102 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,923 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf swivel hub joint seal leaking grease

slight movement in osf suspension arm front bush

Fail 16 Jun 2011 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf swivel hub joint seal leaking grease

slight movement in osf suspension arm front bush

Pass 29 Jun 2010 71,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers poor condition

vehicle underside inc. chassis,brake pipes,bushes etc. heavily coated in under seal preventing inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2009 68,167 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f swivel slight leak n/s/f swivel slight leak

n/s/r tyr perished

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall

pos switch faulty

Fail 15 Jun 2009 68,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f swivel slight leak n/s/f swivel slight leak

n/s/r tyr perished

o/s/f tyre cut sidewall

pos switch faulty

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,186 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,138 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.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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L733 UFM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L733 UFM, 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 L733 UFM registered?

L733 UFM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L733 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L733 UFM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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