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M572 UMF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,758 mi
Last recorded140,758 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM572 UMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 140,758 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from engine ,steering, gear box and axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steering ball joint covers deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,391 miles

All steering and suspension rubber bushes and rubber boots starting to split and perish.

All underside of vehicle has surface rust.

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 140,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All steering component rubber boots starting to split and perish.

All suspension rubber bushes starting to split and perish.

All underside of vehicle has surface rust.

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering components. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips on n/s of windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 139,796 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded some ()

all brake pipes and brake hoses are all starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust

chip in front windscreen n/s

oil leaks

some steering, and suspension, bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on all floor panels, chassis rails, inner and outer sills, all suspension mountings, steering, suspension, and brake components .

track rod end covers are starting to crack and deteriorate

Fail 1 Mar 2024 139,794 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking number 2 injector possibly fuel return pipe. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side/parking light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Localised corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front trek rod end dust cover cracking.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front trek rod end dust cover cracking.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,508 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 139,437 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 139,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 139,174 miles

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 138,911 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 138,847 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in front of shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 137,151 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,794 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 129,791 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 124,358 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 124,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,224 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 120,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 118,029 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 113,807 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 110,851 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 110,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,108 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 100,125 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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M572 UMF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M572 UMF, 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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M572 UMF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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