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M193 VMB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,718 mi
Last recorded4,718 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM193 VMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 4,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 212,877 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 206,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 199,891 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 193,170 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 187,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 May 2020 181,949 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 175,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 168,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 155,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 152,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 149,846 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 149,846 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 146,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 143,123 miles

Both front hus slight leak.

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2012 143,123 miles

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

Both front hus slight leak.

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 138,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 133,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 127,877 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 122,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 113,038 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 113,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 103,613 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 VMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VMB, 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

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What year was M193 VMB registered?

M193 VMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M193 VMB safe to buy?

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