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M561 MUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,567 mi
Last recorded134,567 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM561 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 134,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 132,639 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 132,630 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 130,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 130,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 129,429 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 129,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 128,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 123,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 116,579 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 116,579 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 109,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front propshaft slider worn and rear of front propshaft joint slight wear.

slight wear in rear propshaft slider †slight movement in rearmost joint

Pass 23 May 2006 103,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 97,680 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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M561 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M561 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 M561 MUX registered?

M561 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1994.

Is M561 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M561 MUX shows 14 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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