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M193 DGV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

194,641 mi
Last recorded194,641 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM193 DGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 194,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 190,843 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 183,469 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 178,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 175,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 171,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 165,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 157,795 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 151,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 149,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head light switch loose

Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,981 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 136,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 131,317 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 131,267 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 124,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 116,484 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 110,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,289 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,593 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 89,507 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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M193 DGV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M193 DGV, 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

How do I check the history of M193 DGV?

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What year was M193 DGV registered?

M193 DGV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M193 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M193 DGV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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