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M821 UWY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM821 UWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 125,299 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 125,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,860 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,648 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 104,648 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 104,639 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 93,035 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 93,035 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 90,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 90,404 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 83,950 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 28 Dec 2005 80,021 miles

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

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

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

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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M821 UWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M821 UWY, 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 M821 UWY registered?

M821 UWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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