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M999 MUD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,035 mi
Last recorded55,035 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replace (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush advise replace (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 53,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,324 miles

Both front wipers split but clear screen okay

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

Pass 2 May 2017 49,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 2 May 2017 49,771 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 49,021 miles

Both front wipers smear but clear screen okay

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,772 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 11 Apr 2014 39,162 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 110,434 miles

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 5 Jan 2009 110,417 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 28 Dec 2007 107,911 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 100,007 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 100,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 100,005 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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M999 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M999 MUD, 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 M999 MUD registered?

M999 MUD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1994.

Is M999 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M999 MUD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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