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M827 UES

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,952 mi
Last recorded26,952 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 UES
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 26,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 26,352 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 26,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 23,181 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 19,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 18,588 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hitting radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end loose in track bar

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 18,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 18,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 17,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 16,752 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

nearside front hub/swivel seal is leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2016 16,706 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)

nearside front hub/swivel seal is leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 11,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 11,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 9,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 9,496 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,669 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 7,669 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 3,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake disc,s slightly rusty & pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2010 10 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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M827 UES is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M827 UES, 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 M827 UES registered?

M827 UES is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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