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M548 MUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,898 mi
Last recorded123,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM548 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 123,898 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

inner dash lights have slight interference on tell tale lamps.

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,661 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 123,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drag link bar on front slightly bent

Pass 20 Feb 2012 122,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 119,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

alternator belt cracking

both front tyres have cuts in outer side walls (no cords visible)

engine has oil leak

engine oil level on mimimum

o/s/f outrigger support slightly corroded

track rod bar slightly bent

Fail 16 Dec 2010 119,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

alternator belt cracking

both front tyres have cuts in outer side walls (no cords visible)

engine has oil leak

engine oil level on mimimum

o/s/f outrigger support slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 115,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 113,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 113,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 111,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 109,782 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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M548 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 M548 MUX, 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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M548 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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