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M424 OKE

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,284 mi
Last recorded169,284 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 OKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 169,284 miles

several areas of chassis / underbody rusting

Fail 12 Dec 2025 169,284 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

several areas of chassis / underbody rusting

Pass 5 Dec 2024 168,488 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 168,463 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting extensive corrosion to near chassis and crossmember area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting extensive corrosion to off side rear chassis area and rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 167,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 167,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 163,845 miles

both sides of near side front chassis outrigger rusted through, and other areas of chassis rusting

Fail 12 Sep 2022 163,814 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outside of near side front chassis rail next to steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off side rear lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting off side rear chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both sides of near side front chassis outrigger rusted through, and other areas of chassis rusting

Pass 14 Sep 2021 158,530 miles

near side front chassis outrigger rear side rusted through

rear suspension lower arm front bushes badly perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2020 153,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of front arch (outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of front arch (outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

various areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Sep 2020 153,607 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of front arch (outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear of front arch (outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Aug 2019 149,206 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 149,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member above axle on chassis at a frame mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting three sides of chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 143,363 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated aframe (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play aframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,578 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger forward of rear arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger forward of rear arch. (6.1.B.2)

various areas of corrosion to underside.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 126,333 miles

various pipes rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 114,400 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 114,400 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,233 miles

rear stableizer dust cover poor condition

stone chip to zone B

Pass 23 Aug 2011 98,152 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,473 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,391 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,400 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 73,295 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,586 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 56,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,741 miles

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

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

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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M424 OKE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M424 OKE, 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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M424 OKE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1994.

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