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M268 USL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,367 mi
Last recorded166,367 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 USL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 166,367 miles

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 166,367 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 164,148 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2021 162,903 miles

All springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2020 160,107 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,301 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 88,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,741 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 143,734 miles

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

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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M268 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M268 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M268 USL registered?

M268 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M268 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 USL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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