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M428 MUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 87,521 miles

Some corrosion and previous repairs to chassis, not seriously weakened.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 87,521 miles

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

Some corrosion and previous repairs to chassis, not seriously weakened.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 87,102 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 86,490 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 86,479 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated both rear hub seals (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,097 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,064 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above rear shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,127 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,127 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,524 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 83,524 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,301 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,613 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 78,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,934 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 74,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 71,419 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,132 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 64,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 63,846 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,075 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,200 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,473 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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M428 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M428 MUX, 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 M428 MUX registered?

M428 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M428 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M428 MUX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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