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M633 MOC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,371 mi
Last recorded189,371 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM633 MOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 189,371 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 186,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 182,425 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 180,374 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 179,313 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 179,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 178,388 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 177,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 175,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 173,430 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 171,094 miles

Nearside out rigger rusting

Offside out rigger at fuel tank rusting

Pass 26 Nov 2014 170,028 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 168,239 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 168,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 167,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 163,603 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 163,560 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2009 160,463 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 160,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 156,354 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 155,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 151,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 145,656 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 145,656 miles

Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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M633 MOC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M633 MOC, 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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M633 MOC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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