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M491 OKK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,712 mi
Last recorded201,712 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 OKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 201,712 miles

Fuel Tank is Rust Slight Weep

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Support Beam Very Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

O/S/F Outer Rigger Is Rusted Through

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body Support Beam Very Rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 199,368 miles

Nearside Front Out rigger is holed

Offside Front Outer Out rigger is holed

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

Offside Rear Lower forward part of the inner wheel arch is holed

Fail 5 Sep 2025 199,368 miles

Nearside Front Out rigger is holed

Offside Front Outer Out rigger is holed

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

Offside Rear Lower forward part of the inner wheel arch is holed

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 196,970 miles

All suspension coil springs are rusty

Exhaust system is rusty

Front and Rear Diff minor leaks

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rear steering arm drag link ball joint worn near to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Small oil leak on to the exhaust down pipe

Pass 29 Sep 2023 194,591 miles

Front and Rear Diff minor leaks

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Floor not fully secure Passenger Lower Foot Well Corroded Near to Excess (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger Seat Lower Mounting Corroded Near to Excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger Seat Lower Mounting Corroded Near to Excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 189,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both Front and N/S/R (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,538 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exterior out side of 30cm diameter is holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Exterior out side of 30cm diameter is holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front and N/S/R (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 183,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under side outer anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight Power steering box oil leak

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2019 179,112 miles

Bonnet release mechanism stiff to operate but bonnet still opens

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

General under-body surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seal has been applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seal has been applied (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering box and pipes damp

Pass 30 Oct 2018 175,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust system is rusty and badly corroded in places

Gear box oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak from the brake servo pump area

Seat belt slightly damaged All (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre seems under inflated

Under body, chassis, and out riggers are rusty and corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2018 175,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust system is rusty and badly corroded in places

Gear box oil leaks

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Oil leak from the brake servo pump area

Seat belt slightly damaged All (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre seems under inflated

Under body, chassis, and out riggers are rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 170,960 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX PIPES ARE PERISHING

BOTH FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S/F/ BRAKE FLEX FERRULE IS RUSTY

N/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD IS SLIGHTLY WORN

O/S/R AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

O/S/R DOOR OPERATION IS ERRATIC

Pass 29 Oct 2016 165,993 miles

All of the under body is rusty including front and rear springs

Engine oil leak from the rocker cover area

Foot Brake and Clutch Pedal rubbers have worn through

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front door hinges are worn

Offside Headlamp is loose

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Door handle is insecure

Offside Rear door hinges are worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 165,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All of the under body is rusty including front and rear springs

Engine oil leak from the rocker cover area

Foot Brake and Clutch Pedal rubbers have worn through

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front door hinges are worn

Offside Headlamp is loose

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Door handle is insecure

Offside Rear door hinges are worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 161,383 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pedal rubber is worn through

engine oil leak from the Brake vacuum pump

spare wheel is loose

Pass 15 Oct 2014 158,131 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 154,258 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 154,258 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 152,004 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 152,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 149,510 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 149,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 146,908 miles

Rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2009 143,944 miles

Centre exhauast rubber mount split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever travel high

Pass 16 Oct 2009 143,944 miles

Centre exhauast rubber mount split

Parking brake lever travel high

Pass 21 Oct 2008 140,368 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 140,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 135,584 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 127,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 119,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M491 OKK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M491 OKK, 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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M491 OKK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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