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M442 UYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 UYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,972 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,972 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 115,956 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,938 miles

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

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

both outer steering swivels

Fail 18 Sep 2024 115,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both outer steering swivels leaking

Fail 12 Sep 2024 115,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both outer steering swivels leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2023 115,832 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 115,815 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 115,798 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 115,781 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected drop arm from steering box loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,737 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 115,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,638 miles

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and both swivel hubs

pilot/droparm play

play in front prop

Fail 3 Aug 2020 115,633 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

oil leaks from engine gearbox front diff and both swivel hubs

pilot /drop arm balljoint slight play

play in front prop shaft

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,559 miles

both headlight patterns poor

offside body mounting corroded [under floor]

power steering poor

rear cross member corroding near tow bar

slight play in front prop shaft

Pass 14 Aug 2018 115,513 miles

oil leaks from engine/diff /swivel pins and gearbox.

play in front prop shaft

Fail 1 Aug 2018 115,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leaks from engine/diff /swivel pins and gearbox.

play in front prop shaft

Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,442 miles

both front spheres leaking

handbrake travel

nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 17 Aug 2016 115,248 miles

N/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded

all tyres perrished

brake pedal linkage has wear in the pivot

steering slightly stiff

underbody covered in underseal

front diff input shaft bearing badly worn

front prop shaft sliding joint badly worn

front prop shaft universal joint worn

Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,248 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

all four tyres perrished

front axle input shaft bearing badly worn

front prop shaft sliding joint badly worn

front prop shaft universal joint worn

steering slightly stiff

underbody covered in underseal

Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing rear

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 114,256 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 114,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 111,286 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 107,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 107,911 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,871 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 107,871 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 105,641 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 100,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Oct 2007 91,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,412 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M442 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M442 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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M442 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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