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M852 NUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,143 mi
Last recorded172,143 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM852 NUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 172,143 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 172,091 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil from axle seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil from axle seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 170,040 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 166,723 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 164,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 160,796 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 156,221 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 150,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 141,275 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 141,275 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 134,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 134,873 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 132,837 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 132,837 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 131,784 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 131,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 131,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2010 131,516 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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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M852 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M852 NUJ, 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 M852 NUJ registered?

M852 NUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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