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NIA 476

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

273,393 mi
Last recorded273,393 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIA 476
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 273,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 264,408 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 259,266 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 255,494 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 255,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre pipe rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 250,561 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 250,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 246,053 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 246,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 239,517 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 235,054 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 235,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 228,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 228,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 219,387 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 219,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 205,939 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 205,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached axle bracket corroded (2.7.2b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 194,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 194,679 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 182,037 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 182,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 171,117 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 171,117 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 161,167 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 161,167 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 149,188 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 149,188 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 137,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 137,638 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 128,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 128,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,418 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 112,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 112,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,208 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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NIA 476 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NIA 476, 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 NIA 476 registered?

NIA 476 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is NIA 476 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIA 476 shows 36 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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