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M960 UYA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,146 mi
Last recorded195,146 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 UYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 195,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 192,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 180,023 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tube outrigger supporting fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 166,519 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSF and OSF (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 166,504 miles

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR and OSR chassis, outer faces (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting NSR chassis, lower face (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember both sides, and OSR crossmember inner face (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NSF and OSF (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 163,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 152,737 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 147,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,795 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,784 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,530 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 115,375 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 109,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 101,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,330 miles

rear shocker casing slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2006 88,182 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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M960 UYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 M960 UYA, 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 M960 UYA registered?

M960 UYA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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