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M28 NUK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,473 mi
Last recorded145,473 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 NUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 145,473 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R footwell rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint nearly corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

both front hub seals leaking

both sides of body in front of step rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2025 145,003 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front hub seals slightly leaking

both sides of body in front of step area rusty

n/s/r passenger footwell corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,536 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front hub seals slightly leaking

both sides of body in front of step area rusty

n/s/r passenger footwell corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 143,928 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,249 miles

front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2021 142,487 miles

Both front hub-seals weeping

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 142,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hub-seals weeping

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 142,344 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tractor joints leaking slightly

chassis corroded

n/s and o/s chassis out riggers corroded

rear diff slightly leaking/corroded

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,325 miles

fuel tank mounting bracket corroded

front tractor joint seals slight leaking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

chassis generally coddoded

n/s and o/s chassis outriggers corroded

rear diff casing corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2018 140,278 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box lower seal (2.1.5 (a))

chassis around rear spring mounts rusted

fuel tank rear mounting member corroded

n/s and o/s front outriggers corroded

n/s and o/s front tractor joint seals slight leak

rear diff casing corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 140,277 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail beside torque reaction arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box lower seal (2.1.5 (a))

chassis around rear spring mounts rusted

fuel tank rear mounting member corroded

n/s and o/s front outriggers corroded

n/s and o/s front tractor joint seals slight leak

rear diff casing corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 139,049 miles

both front hub seals slightly leaking

both front outriggers corroded

both rear shocks have slight misting of oil

fuel tank rusty

o/s/r inner pad wearing slightly low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering box has slight leak

Fail 10 Oct 2017 139,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front hub seals slightly leaking

both front outriggers corroded

both rear shocks have slight misting of oil

fuel tank rusty

o/s/r inner pad wearing slightly low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

steering box has slight leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 137,778 miles

N/s and O/s front knuckle joint seals leaking

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2016 137,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

N/s and O/s front knuckle joint seals leaking

Nearside Front outrigger corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from n/s and o/s front swivel joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 132,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/f tractor joint seal leaking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 130,501 miles

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

slight leak from o/s/f tractor joint seal

slight oil leak from power steering box

Fail 4 Nov 2013 130,501 miles

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

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

slight leak from o/s/f tractor joint seal

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 8 Sep 2012 127,632 miles

play in o/s/f lower tractor joint

slight corosion around lower rear spring mount

slight leak from power steering resevoir pipe

slight leak on power steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,808 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 125,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 120,599 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 120,598 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 112,467 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 112,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 102,622 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 91,704 miles

engine oil leak

offside rear chassis cross member corroding

slight weeping of oil from hubs

Pass 2 Mar 2007 87,148 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 86,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,215 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 78,998 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low.

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

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

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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M28 NUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M28 NUK, 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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M28 NUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 1994.

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