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M199 KOA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

246,475 mi
Last recorded246,475 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 KOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 246,475 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 244,389 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded satisfactory at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2023 237,825 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 232,109 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 232,104 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 224,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 219,172 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 214,390 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 209,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 202,901 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 198,857 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 194,469 miles

exhaust deteriorated

o/s step corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 187,982 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 187,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Apr 2013 179,069 miles

n/s and o/s steps corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 179,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s steps corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 175,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2010 171,245 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - visually checked seat belt only

nearside front swivel pin damp

nearside rear diff seal leaking

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

slight play detected in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 171,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat - visually checked seat belt only

nearside front swivel pin damp

nearside rear diff seal leaking

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

slight play detected in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2009 168,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 162,800 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 155,751 miles

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

spotlights operating with headlights requires attention

Pass 8 May 2006 147,556 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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M199 KOA 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 82.6%.

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 M199 KOA, 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 M199 KOA registered?

M199 KOA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 August 1994.

Is M199 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M199 KOA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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