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M192 OMS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

116,093 mi
Last recorded116,093 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM192 OMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,741 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 108,064 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

bonnet prop missing

Fail 29 Jun 2022 108,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounted bolt loose (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

bonnet prop missing

Pass 9 Apr 2021 107,548 miles

Bonnet prop missing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 107,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Bonnet prop missing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 107,203 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,203 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 107,036 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

no reverse light

Fail 28 Jan 2019 107,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

no reverse light

Pass 10 Jan 2018 106,777 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 106,777 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

play in rear propshaft

Pass 21 Dec 2016 106,316 miles

excessive play in rear propshaft to axle

Fail 16 Dec 2016 106,316 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear brake drum contaminated by oil handbrake (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)

excessive play in rear propshaft to axle

Pass 29 Dec 2015 106,029 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,932 miles

o/s/f hockey stick bushes worn

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

steering box slight oil leak

steering fluid low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 105,487 miles

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

offside front and nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2013 105,487 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper and wash inop

offside front and nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 105,090 miles

Offside front and nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 105,090 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Air filter housing chafing injector pipes

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside front and nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

play/wear in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 11 May 2011 101,202 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 94,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 94,157 miles

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

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 94,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 93,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,131 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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M192 OMS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M192 OMS, 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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M192 OMS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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