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M195 OMS

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,286 mi
Last recorded153,286 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 OMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 153,286 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 153,263 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember \fuel tank/ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 152,880 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 152,880 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases gasket/joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 150,268 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 150,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 146,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 144,889 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 142,375 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 142,369 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear rear lens broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind front flex brake pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch bad earthing at lamps (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 142,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 141,568 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 140,659 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 140,309 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f swivel joint weaping

oil leak

rear chassiss rails weak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 139,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight body corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2011 138,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 135,476 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 128,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 125,707 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 118,095 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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M195 OMS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M195 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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M195 OMS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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