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M26 ENL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 ENL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 100,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 100,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 100,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 10,009 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s rear wheel bearing slightley noisey on rotation

Pass 13 Dec 2010 100,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 100,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 87,966 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 20 Nov 2007 87,966 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,940 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 75,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 75,398 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M26 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M26 ENL, 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 M26 ENL registered?

M26 ENL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M26 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M26 ENL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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