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M443 FUM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM443 FUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 84,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 84,735 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,722 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 84,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm track rod slight play on rock test please keep checked (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on axle corroded thin on bends near caliper to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 84,668 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported both pipes on axle (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting trailing arm on full lock (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm track rod slight play on rock test please keep checked (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes on axle corroded thin on bends near caliper to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 84,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,382 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,662 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 149,138 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 149,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 147,137 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 147,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M443 FUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M443 FUM, 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 M443 FUM registered?

M443 FUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M443 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M443 FUM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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