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M194 XOW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,483 mi
Last recorded195,483 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM194 XOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 195,483 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 195,198 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 194,762 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 194,291 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 194,285 miles

Emissions not tested oil light flickering and holes in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail by rear trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed around bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper chassis rail holed where it joins to cross member also holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both shock mounting points holed or not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 193,954 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 193,949 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear tension rod mounting points on chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osf tension rod mount holed (2.4.A.3)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.C.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 193,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

seat base eroded around mounting bolts

small hole by bump stop

Pass 8 Oct 2015 192,470 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush borderline (2.5.A.3a)

front suspension cv joints have slight oil mist x2

o/s/f suspension shock tower slight corrosion

vehicle heavily wax oiled/underseald

Fail 8 Oct 2015 192,470 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension cv joints have slight oil mist x2

o/s/f suspension shock tower slight corrosion

vehicle heavily wax oiled/underseald

Pass 29 Aug 2014 190,835 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 184,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 179,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 173,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 169,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 164,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 160,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 159,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 159,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 156,405 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 156,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 150,250 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 150,250 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded on offside

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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M194 XOW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M194 XOW, 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 M194 XOW registered?

M194 XOW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.

Is M194 XOW safe to buy?

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