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M890 UPU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM890 UPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 157,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 156,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 155,522 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 154,477 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 153,422 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 153,422 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 152,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 150,567 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 149,482 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,210 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 145,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,429 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,503 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 140,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 139,519 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 137,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 134,094 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 130,235 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 125,716 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 119,292 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,397 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 104,567 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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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.

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