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M435 UYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM435 UYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 117,955 miles

Offside Front tyre rubbing on arm slightly on full lock

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

brake pedal free travel appers to be more than useual

Fail 4 Mar 2025 117,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arms loose (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre rubbing on arm slightly on full lock

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

brake pedal free travel appers to be more than useual

Pass 13 Feb 2024 112,421 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torque control A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal has slight travel before brakes engage (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front tyre lightly fouling suspension arm on hard right lock

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear axle input seals slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 110,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,267 miles

Body mounts behind front wheels corroded but overall security not affected nearside and offside

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint at differential end of prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 108,267 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body mounts behind front wheels corroded but overall security not affected nearside and offside

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint at differential end of prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 107,013 miles

N/S/R Disc has oil weeping on inner surface.

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,058 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 106,058 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 103,269 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,089 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure drop arm lock tab (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 99,942 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,683 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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M435 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M435 UYB, 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 M435 UYB registered?

M435 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M435 UYB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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