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M272 USL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,237 mi
Last recorded153,237 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 USL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 153,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 150,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 146,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 142,763 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 139,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 134,823 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded badly

Fail 4 Mar 2021 134,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front body mounting corroded badly

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 131,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 126,086 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,828 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms to axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

tow ball has being removed

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,828 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

tow ball has being removed

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms to axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,030 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 116,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 113,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 113,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 107,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 100,135 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 89,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak in o/s/f hub

Pass 28 Sep 2006 87,421 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 87,421 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M272 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M272 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 M272 USL registered?

M272 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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