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M438 UYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,411 mi
Last recorded161,411 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 UYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 161,411 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 160,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 158,919 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 157,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 156,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 155,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 155,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 154,495 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 152,976 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 152,080 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 151,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 149,516 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 148,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 147,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 141,267 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 141,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2007 137,616 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 137,616 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 May 2006 133,931 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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M438 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M438 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M438 UYB registered?

M438 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1994.

Is M438 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 UYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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