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M429 BAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,149 mi
Last recorded128,149 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 BAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 128,149 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 126,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 126,107 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Oil residue around steering box

Slight play in steering box drop arm to steering box

Small leak O.S.Front swivel

Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,960 miles

Oil residue around steering box

Slight play in steering box drop arm to steering box

Small leak O.S.Front swivel

Pass 6 May 2022 124,577 miles

Offside front hub seal weeping

Slight play in offside front drop arm/steering arm ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 122,923 miles

Front Both front wiper blades split but clear screen ok

Nearside Nearside number plate bulb in op

Pass 19 Mar 2019 122,076 miles

Front Both wiper blades spilt, but clear windscreen ok

Offside Front Drop arm ball joint dust cover perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 116,403 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 112,805 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 107,804 miles

offside headlamp deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,548 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,313 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,895 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,895 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,366 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 72,952 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 72,952 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 May 2007 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 May 2007 65,832 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,707 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 63,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front 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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M429 BAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M429 BAP, 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 M429 BAP registered?

M429 BAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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