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M7 PUF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,541 mi
Last recorded99,541 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 PUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,541 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,537 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,512 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,136 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front DRIVING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front SWIVEL HUB SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,136 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front DRIVING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front SWIVEL HUB SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,008 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 93,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,665 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,831 miles

Slight leak from steering box seal

minor oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,561 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,641 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Fail 24 Mar 2014 77,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,062 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 71,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,750 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,925 miles

A-frame ball joint boot split

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

slight cracking around brake servo

slight deterioration to rear numberplate

some corrosion to underside of rear crossmember

Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,718 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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M7 PUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M7 PUF, 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 M7 PUF registered?

M7 PUF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M7 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 PUF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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