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M153 UUB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM153 UUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 122,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 119,248 miles

both front hub seals have slight leaks

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 119,233 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front hub seals have slight leaks

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,374 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 115,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 111,390 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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M153 UUB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M153 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 M153 UUB?

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What year was M153 UUB registered?

M153 UUB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 October 1994.

Is M153 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M153 UUB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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