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M279 GDU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,264 mi
Last recorded145,264 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 GDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 145,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 145,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,608 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 141,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 140,742 miles

Advise rerouting and securing loose wiring on dash top

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Faded lense (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 134,586 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc rusted over on inside surface

service brake only made 51 %

Fail 6 May 2016 134,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,574 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 129,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 129,892 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 123,167 miles

rear tyres cracking outer edges

Pass 21 Oct 2010 118,840 miles

Centre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 114,892 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 110,757 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 102,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 92,483 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 92,483 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 81,450 miles

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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M279 GDU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M279 GDU, 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 M279 GDU registered?

M279 GDU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1994.

Is M279 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 GDU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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