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M28 SYC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,046 mi
Last recorded132,046 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 SYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 132,046 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 127,350 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 127,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 127,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 126,279 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 126,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 124,950 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 124,950 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,324 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 123,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 122,286 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 122,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 121,325 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 121,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 120,647 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 120,647 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 119,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 109,938 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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M28 SYC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SYC, 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 M28 SYC registered?

M28 SYC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M28 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M28 SYC shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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