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M329 UNO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,552 mi
Last recorded227,552 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 UNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 227,552 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 219,931 miles

rear A frame ball joint worn

Pass 12 Jul 2019 213,524 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 205,200 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 197,860 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 197,850 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 193,330 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 189,023 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 189,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 184,574 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 184,568 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 178,584 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 178,584 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 174,006 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 173,996 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 166,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 166,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 153,398 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 153,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 141,452 miles

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

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

Offside front outrigger will soon need attention

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 131,795 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 131,795 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 120,484 miles

Slight lift in nearside front swivel pins

Pass 19 Jan 2006 109,678 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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M329 UNO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UNO, 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 UNO registered?

M329 UNO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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