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M413 FJU

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM413 FJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 136,336 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 127,234 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 122,410 miles

under body rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2014 117,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 112,718 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,088 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 110,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 110,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Drop arm ball jount rudder spilt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 106,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 100,967 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 100,956 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 95,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 91,646 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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M413 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M413 FJU, 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 M413 FJU registered?

M413 FJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.

Is M413 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M413 FJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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