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M402 RUR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,222 mi
Last recorded186,222 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 RUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 186,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 181,607 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 179,097 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 178,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 174,946 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 173,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 167,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 161,392 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,860 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 150,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

o/s spherical hub seal has slight leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 150,983 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s spherical hub seal has slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 142,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 139,448 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 131,512 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Sep 2011 131,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Oct 2010 123,655 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,072 miles

FRONT SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FRAY / BAD OIL LEAKS / FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW / O/S/R MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AND O/S/R / DAMP AROUND TRANSFER BOX DRUM

Fail 5 Oct 2009 116,072 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT SEAT BELTS STARTING TO FRAY / BAD OIL LEAKS / FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW / O/S/R MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE CORRODING AND O/S/R / DAMP AROUND TRANSFER BOX DRUM

Pass 9 Oct 2008 109,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 109,201 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 103,646 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 103,579 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 97,739 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M402 RUR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M402 RUR, 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 M402 RUR registered?

M402 RUR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M402 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M402 RUR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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