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M292 EDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

182,144 mi
Last recorded182,144 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 EDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 182,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 181,437 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 179,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 178,926 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 178,504 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 176,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 175,095 miles

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Fail 30 Aug 2017 175,080 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2016 169,039 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 162,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 156,588 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 148,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has two cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords or ply.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 144,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 137,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 133,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 128,526 miles

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

all front and rear brake pads are wearing thin, especially nearside front inner pad.

the rubber bushes on both rear shock absorbers are slightly deteriorated.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 123,779 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 119,010 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 118,916 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M292 EDG, 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 M292 EDG registered?

M292 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M292 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M292 EDG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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