MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,040 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All four coil springs rusted. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer covers starting to crumble. (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle stabilizer bar bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hole in mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer hub leaking oil slightly
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking on side walls no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to first box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M890 UPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 M890 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 M890 UPU registered?
M890 UPU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1994.
Is M890 UPU safe to buy?
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