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M687 UDB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,158 mi
Last recorded102,158 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM687 UDB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,158 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 100,151 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil dry stain around both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,739 miles

Nearside Front slight leak hub seal

Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,174 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal damp / leaking

Fail 14 Jun 2023 96,174 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Hub seal damp / leaking

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front damp around hub seal

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 95,382 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front damp around hub seal

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to fail criteria (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape 7.50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly and slightly out of shape. 7.50x16C (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush at axle end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly and slightly out of shape. 7.50x16C (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at axle end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 80,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush at axle end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,590 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 61,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,949 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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M687 UDB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M687 UDB, 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 M687 UDB registered?

M687 UDB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M687 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M687 UDB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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