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M231 USL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,762 mi
Last recorded172,762 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM231 USL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 172,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 172,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 169,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 167,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 164,850 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight u j stiff (2.2.D.1)

front axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 102,736 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 163,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 156,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 147,949 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 142,986 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 138,682 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 138,672 miles

Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 132,176 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 132,164 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 124,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 115,812 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 108,250 miles

advise use of lock nuts where new chassis has been fitted

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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M231 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M231 USL, 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 M231 USL registered?

M231 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M231 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M231 USL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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