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M226 LNP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,237 mi
Last recorded160,237 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 LNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 160,237 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 150,344 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 136,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 127,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 127,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2009 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 May 2009 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,286 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 113,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 106,538 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 106,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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M226 LNP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M226 LNP, 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 M226 LNP registered?

M226 LNP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is M226 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 LNP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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