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M127 UUB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,489 mi
Last recorded146,489 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM127 UUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 146,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 144,075 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 139,132 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,893 miles

mist of oil around steering box

Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

mist of oil around steering box

Pass 9 Nov 2020 133,839 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,362 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 128,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 125,304 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,128 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,447 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,813 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,802 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,234 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 107,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 102,170 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 96,501 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,007 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 82,247 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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M127 UUB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M127 UUB, 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

How do I check the history of M127 UUB?

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What year was M127 UUB registered?

M127 UUB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M127 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M127 UUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M127 UUB have outstanding finance?

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