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M149 BDE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM149 BDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 115,313 miles

both front tyres have cuts and cracking to side walls

both rear tyres have cuts and cracking to side walls

front wiper blades streaking slightly

rear exhaust holed and blowing slightly

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

some corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

some corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 12 Aug 2009 112,988 miles

cuts in side wall of offside rear tyre

front and rear indecators discolouring slightly

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

steering rod balljoint dust cover split

Pass 19 Aug 2008 106,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 100,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 99,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 99,155 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M149 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M149 BDE, 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 M149 BDE registered?

M149 BDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M149 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M149 BDE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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