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M724 UWW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,437 mi
Last recorded140,437 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM724 UWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,437 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 140,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 136,712 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2019 136,712 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,950 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Sep 2016 131,407 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 131,407 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 128,262 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 128,251 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member corroded nearside and offside (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle upper arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 118,979 miles

front hubs leaking grease/oil !!!

Fail 3 May 2013 118,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front hubs leaking grease/oil !!!

Pass 20 Mar 2012 114,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 111,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 111,523 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,805 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Mar 2009 105,752 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 105,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 99,980 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 99,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,592 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 96,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 90,123 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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M724 UWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M724 UWW, 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 M724 UWW registered?

M724 UWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M724 UWW shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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