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M292 ACL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,572 mi
Last recorded58,572 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 ACL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 58,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear crossmember very rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2016 57,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear crossmember very rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,171 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,080 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,080 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,871 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 54,871 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,474 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,469 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 50,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 50,519 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,474 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 49,474 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 47,519 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front propshaft joint worn

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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M292 ACL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M292 ACL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M292 ACL registered?

M292 ACL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M292 ACL safe to buy?

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