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M199 XOW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

319,928 mi
Last recorded319,928 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 319,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 307,415 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 295,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 295,954 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective dont go hard when pedal pumped (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fitted with air horn not harsh or grating

rear door o/s dont open from inside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 284,253 miles

exhaust blow on limit

exhaust blow on limit

oil leak

rear links have play on limit

springs corroded

steering arm cover damaged cable tied on limit

steering arm cover damaged cable tied on limit

Fail 8 Aug 2017 284,253 miles

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

exhaust blow on limit

exhaust blow on limit

oil leak

rear links have play on limit

springs corroded

steering arm cover damaged cable tied on limit

steering arm cover damaged cable tied on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2015 271,133 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 270,857 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 259,214 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 259,149 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 250,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 236,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 227,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

Rear axle pinion oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 227,007 miles

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from engine

Rear axle pinion oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 218,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 218,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 204,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 204,003 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 186,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 186,026 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2005 170,305 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2005 170,305 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering damper bush has slight play

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 XOW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 M199 XOW registered?

M199 XOW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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