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M991 TUA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,984 mi
Last recorded149,984 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM991 TUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 149,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 146,736 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 146,736 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 140,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 140,782 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 134,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,089 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 118,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 106,757 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 106,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,817 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 92,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear cross member showing signs of corrosion around tow bar

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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M991 TUA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M991 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M991 TUA registered?

M991 TUA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is M991 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M991 TUA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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