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M445 UEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,548 mi
Last recorded102,548 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 UEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,548 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 102,548 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 100,284 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 99,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 96,850 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 96,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear of front axle (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 94,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear of front axle (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,787 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 89,520 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,087 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 84,774 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,109 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 75,518 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 73,102 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 67,642 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 67,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 60,340 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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M445 UEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M445 UEJ, 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 M445 UEJ registered?

M445 UEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M445 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M445 UEJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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