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M42 UTW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 UTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 113,532 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 113,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,066 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,306 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 102,812 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r upper (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,586 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,775 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,774 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt directly under steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 85,913 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,327 miles

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

both rear chassis rails to rear cross member heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 74,223 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perrished

corrosion to chassis but not excessive in priscribed areas

white/grey smoke from exhaust not considered excessive at this stage.

Fail 11 May 2015 74,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres perrished

corrosion to chassis but not excessive in priscribed areas

white/grey smoke from exhaust not considered excessive at this stage.

Pass 19 May 2014 74,032 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 May 2013 73,503 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 69,351 miles

offside front body mount to chassis beginning to corrode.

Fail 13 Jul 2007 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 68,175 miles

front bumper corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,805 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 66,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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M42 UTW 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 76.9%.

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 M42 UTW, 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 M42 UTW registered?

M42 UTW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 1994.

Is M42 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 UTW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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