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M254 USL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 85,180 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 85,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,700 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,671 miles

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

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

loose wires on back end tesr failure soon

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,685 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 64,685 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

oil leak from fuel lift pump

rear prop rear uj

Fail 4 Nov 2009 151,394 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 44,777 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,762 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 137,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 131,131 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 131,131 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 123,183 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 123,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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M254 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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