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M556 MUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 131,112 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 130,281 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 129,920 miles

Nearside Front hubseal slight seepage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight oil seepage

Pass 5 Jul 2021 127,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight seepage

Pass 7 Nov 2015 127,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger foot well slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 126,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 121,150 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 121,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,731 miles

nearside front swivel ball housing has slight oil leak

slight corrosion evident in rear chassis section both sides

Fail 7 Oct 2011 113,602 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering damper bolt slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,602 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

steering damper bolt slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 113,009 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 113,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,042 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,509 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 104,509 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 102,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 99,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 97,776 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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M556 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M556 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 M556 MUX registered?

M556 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M556 MUX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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