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M329 AGL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,933 mi
Last recorded63,933 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 AGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 63,933 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 63,933 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,905 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 63,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,547 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,547 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 61,278 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 58,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,471 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 45,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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M329 AGL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 M329 AGL, 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 M329 AGL registered?

M329 AGL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M329 AGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M329 AGL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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