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M549 MUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

119,705 mi
Last recorded119,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 119,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 117,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,521 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 115,511 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 112,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 109,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,042 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 96,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 90,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 85,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 85,914 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,320 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 76,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,018 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,232 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 53,904 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,987 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 44,754 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,467 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 36,056 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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M549 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 M549 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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What year was M549 MUX registered?

M549 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M549 MUX safe to buy?

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