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M107 UKO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

419,386 mi
Last recorded419,386 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM107 UKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 419,386 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Area between front and rear seats where seat belt reels are bolted n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of chassis leg near towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember rotten n/s and o/s, crossmember part of floor also corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak off pipe split no.1 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 413,559 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 413,559 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 408,332 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 408,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 401,669 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 401,668 miles

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Radius arm bracket - Axle end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust tail pipe trim loose

Pass 1 Oct 2022 391,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front hub has slight oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 378,490 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 378,488 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Under vehicle & engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fixing to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Horn tone very weak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 366,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 366,282 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Not fitted correctly + ball joint dry/grinding + Split pin missing upper fixing nut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 358,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 351,899 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle oil pan badly corroded/porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 343,042 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 343,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure O/S & N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 335,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 323,085 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 304,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 291,415 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 273,196 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 273,171 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Sep 2011 255,504 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 255,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 252,185 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 252,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 244,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 244,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2007 236,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 236,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 225,208 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 225,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M107 UKO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M107 UKO, 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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M107 UKO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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