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M263 USL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

127,914 mi
Last recorded127,914 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 USL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2023 127,914 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seats removed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 121,126 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 115,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,898 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,428 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 959,780 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 90,531 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,600 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,513 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 141,383 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 140,025 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 140,025 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,346 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 139,346 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 136,742 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 136,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 734,032 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 134,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 129,382 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 123,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 123,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 123,172 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 116,778 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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M263 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M263 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 M263 USL registered?

M263 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M263 USL safe to buy?

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