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M774 UVX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,229 mi
Last recorded139,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 UVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,229 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 139,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 138,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 138,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,496 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 136,496 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering swivel bearing (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 136,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering swivel bearing (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both wiper blade ends split

Pass 18 Jan 2017 131,544 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 126,442 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 126,429 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,232 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,327 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drop arm ball joint has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,850 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 99,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,475 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Aug 2008 92,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 86,101 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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M774 UVX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M774 UVX, 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 M774 UVX registered?

M774 UVX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1994.

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