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M562 MUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,296 mi
Last recorded220,296 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 MUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 220,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 202,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 193,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 182,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 170,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 157,264 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 145,842 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 145,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 134,390 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 134,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,098 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,133 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,585 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,410 miles

DROP ARM BOOT SPLIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT SECURE

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 88,410 miles

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

DROP ARM BOOT SPLIT

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT SECURE

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s drop arm ball joint boot split. front number plate has slight crack

Fail 12 Aug 2008 84,981 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

o/s drop arm ball joint boot split. front number plate has slight crack

Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 77,770 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 77,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rhf drag link end gaiter is split

steering box has slight oil leak

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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M562 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M562 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 M562 MUX registered?

M562 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M562 MUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M562 MUX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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