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M882 UPU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,269 mi
Last recorded114,269 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM882 UPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 114,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,269 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,269 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 114,269 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 114,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At offside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 114,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 114,269 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2020 114,269 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Both front joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,269 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 114,269 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 114,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 114,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 114,269 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking at filler neck (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,355 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,981 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,140 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,541 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,878 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 96,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 94,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,594 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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M882 UPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M882 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M882 UPU registered?

M882 UPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 1994.

Is M882 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M882 UPU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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