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M293 EDG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,275 mi
Last recorded103,275 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 EDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,268 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,268 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 103,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 103,267 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,702 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 101,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,523 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,518 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,519 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,518 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,518 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,385 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 101,385 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 93,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 86,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 86,083 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 65,213 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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M293 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M293 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 M293 EDG registered?

M293 EDG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M293 EDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M293 EDG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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