MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,309 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
steering box has slight free play
Offside Front drop arm ball joint has slight wear
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust rubber need replacing
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar to axle mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both sides rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear number plate is slightly worn
steering damper bush has slight wear
fuel tank has corrosion
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake performance only just met the requirements
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
rear discs have corrosion
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear chassis area corroded
rear chassis area corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front outrigger slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front outrigger slightly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine leaking oil
front brake pads getting low
steering drop arm joint from steering box rubber boot not cliped on joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
M431 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M431 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
How do I check the history of M431 MUX?
You can check the full history of M431 MUX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was M431 MUX registered?
M431 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M431 MUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for M431 MUX shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does M431 MUX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M431 MUX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.