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M214 UAO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,515 mi
Last recorded124,515 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 UAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 124,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint @ pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 120,305 miles

Coil spring corroded slight corrosion @ both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion @ both rear drag links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 120,004 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 119,848 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 116,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 115,549 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 113,899 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 112,551 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 107,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 102,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 100,436 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 99,063 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on rear crossmembear

Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slieght corrosion on rear crossmember

slieght oil leak from engine rear axle

Fail 24 Jun 2008 97,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slieght corrosion on rear crossmember

slieght oil leak from engine rear axle

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,050 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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M214 UAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M214 UAO, 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 M214 UAO registered?

M214 UAO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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