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M139 UUB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 UUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,000 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 80,000 miles

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer operation impaired mileage not increased since last test but speed measured on road test (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 80,010 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,015 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 80,010 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2017 80,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) UJ excessively worn (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,010 miles

Bottom steering UJ has slight play.

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,000 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 80,000 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 80,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 80,000 miles

Centre Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,000 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,000 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 80,000 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 80,000 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil contamination around steering box

Fail 3 Oct 2006 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil contamination around sterring box.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 80,000 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M139 UUB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M139 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.

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M139 UUB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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