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M493 UST

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

2,002 mi
Last recorded2,002 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM493 UST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 2,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 1,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 169,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 169,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 168,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 168,310 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 168,299 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Lower Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached off steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 163,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 157,350 miles

o/s/f floor surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2015 149,875 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 144,653 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 138,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 138,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,802 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 127,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 119,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn quiet

o/s side midd mount loose

Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

horn quiet

o/s side midd mount loose

Pass 17 Apr 2009 123,924 miles

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

body work corroded

chassis corroded

fuel tank damp

off side rear shock absorber cover missing

Fail 13 Apr 2009 123,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

body work corroded

chassis corroded

off side rear shock absorber cover missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 120,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 120,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 114,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 114,060 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Chassis corroded but not excessive

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 109,529 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 106,518 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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M493 UST is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M493 UST, 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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M493 UST is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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