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M886 UPU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,305 mi
Last recorded142,305 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM886 UPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 142,305 miles

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 135,191 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 134,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 130,171 miles

corrosion on chasis and rear cross member.

front axle stabiliser leading arm bushes worn.

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded.

offside rear passenger door step bracket heavily corroded step unsafe to be used.

Fail 23 Mar 2007 130,171 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on chasis and rear cross member.

front axle stabiliser leading arm bushes worn.

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded.

offside rear passenger door step bracket heavily corroded step unsafe to be used.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 123,052 miles

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

keep rust on chassis under observation and rust around towing hitch

Fail 22 Mar 2006 123,052 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

keep rust on chassis under observation and rust around towing hitch

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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M886 UPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M886 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.

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What year was M886 UPU registered?

M886 UPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 1994.

Is M886 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M886 UPU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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