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M40 NUK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,018 mi
Last recorded142,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 NUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 142,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 141,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 23 Jun 2023 140,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 13,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 137,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,224 miles

Nearside Front drag link

slight power steering leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 135,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 134,377 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 130,948 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,948 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 129,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 129,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 129,956 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

speedo disconnected

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2011 129,948 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

speedo disconnected

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2010 129,931 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2009 129,057 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 128,840 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 128,452 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 126,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 122,609 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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M40 NUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 5,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M40 NUK, 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 M40 NUK registered?

M40 NUK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 1994.

Is M40 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M40 NUK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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