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M89 VEJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,508 mi
Last recorded74,508 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM89 VEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,508 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,398 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,426 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 57,210 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,210 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 52,146 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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M89 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M89 VEJ, 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 M89 VEJ registered?

M89 VEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

Is M89 VEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M89 VEJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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