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M249 SUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,264 mi
Last recorded182,264 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 SUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 182,264 miles

Front N/S & O/S King Pins Leaking Grease

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General underbody Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 182,259 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Leg has Corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front N/S & O/S King Pins Leaking Grease

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General underbody Corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 174,452 miles

All tyres perished

General under body corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 166,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 156,105 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 141,116 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 141,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 133,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

hub swivel seals misting oil

steering u/j showing signs of deterioration

Pass 18 Sep 2009 120,202 miles

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

drag link ball joint cover insecure

steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2009 120,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

drag link ball joint cover insecure

steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2008 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,058 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 99,052 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

corrosion rear cross member

Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,863 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 90,863 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 81,098 miles

gaiter split n/s track rod end

gaiter split o/s drag link end

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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M249 SUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M249 SUD, 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 M249 SUD registered?

M249 SUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 1994.

Is M249 SUD safe to buy?

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