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M873 UUG

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,092 mi
Last recorded143,092 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM873 UUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 143,092 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

water leak

Fail 20 Nov 2021 143,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

water leak

Pass 7 Nov 2020 141,083 miles

advise handbrake poor reading

advise n/s/f brake disc back plate in poor condition

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 7 Nov 2020 141,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise handbrake poor reading

advise n/s/f brake disc back plate in poor condition

advise n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 May 2019 135,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 130,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 130,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2018 130,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside front headlight is loose

Fail 9 Mar 2017 127,313 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underbody (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

offside front headlight is loose

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,932 miles

Nearside front steering ball joint slight play

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Steering box weeping

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,909 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside front tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,838 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 105,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front tyre deteriorated

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside front tyre deteriorated

rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2011 101,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 96,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 91,005 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,892 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 84,337 miles

front no. plate poor condition

windscreen zone a poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2007 77,719 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 73,276 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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M873 UUG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M873 UUG, 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 M873 UUG registered?

M873 UUG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1994.

Is M873 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M873 UUG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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