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M254 UKJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,504 mi
Last recorded144,504 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 UKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 144,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 139,517 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 139,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 138,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear body mount has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Rear body mount has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 132,339 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 132,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,710 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both swivel joint housings have slight oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 126,710 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front steering swivels slightly leaking oil

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,849 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front universal joints leaking grease

corrosion to rear body mounts

corrosion to rear chassis crossmembers

Fail 23 Oct 2013 118,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front universal joints leaking grease

corrosion to rear body mounts

corrosion to rear chassis crossmembers

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,434 miles

advise oil leaks present

advise slight play in rear hubs

advise slight play in steering uj`s

Pass 6 Dec 2011 117,344 miles

advise oil leaks on engine and gearbox

advise slight play in nsr drop link

advise slight play in nsr hub

advise slight play in steering uj`s

Pass 14 Dec 2010 116,150 miles

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

advise corrosion on nsf chassis

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in nsf hub

advise sticker encroaching swept area

Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,039 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise oil leak on engine

advise rear seats not fitted at time of test

advise slight play in all wheel hubs

Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,022 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 111,002 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 107,961 miles

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

rear door ladder fitted partially obstructing rear plate

Pass 27 Dec 2006 103,776 miles

Oil leak

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

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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M254 UKJ 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 73.7%.

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 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 M254 UKJ, 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 M254 UKJ registered?

M254 UKJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M254 UKJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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