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ExpiredMileage
123,033 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected fuel tank mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear body work damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s (6.1.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/r outrigger bracket showing corrosion
slight play in steering drop bar joint
n/s/r outrigger bracket showing corrosion
slight play in steering drop bar joint
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both front suspension spheres sre wet and o/s is pitted
slight leak from rear diff
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
front seat belts fluffing
o/s/f hub seal leaking
front wipers worn
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M879 UUG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 M879 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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M879 UUG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1994.
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