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M688 KHO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

156,351 mi
Last recorded156,351 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 KHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 156,351 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 156,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 155,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 154,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 154,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 153,824 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 152,272 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 150,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 150,586 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 148,424 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 148,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 145,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 145,819 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 144,382 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

front too rear loom

fuel tank mount

steering shaft not pushed totaly together

track rod tube bent

Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,373 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball jount (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

front too rear loom

fuel tank mount

steering shaft not pushed totaly together

track rod tube bent

Pass 21 Jul 2016 142,224 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn front ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,376 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear propshaft has worn universal joint

Fail 29 Jul 2015 140,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear propshaft has worn universal joint

Pass 28 Jul 2014 138,498 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 137,031 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 137,031 miles

Nail in front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 135,517 miles

general corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Aug 2012 135,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

wires at rear cross member insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2012 135,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2011 133,268 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 133,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jul 2010 128,396 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 128,395 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,346 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 17,346 miles

Front Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

advise cap missing off power stearing reservior

Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,826 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber split

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall not showing ply or cords

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 19 Jul 2006 106,812 miles

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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M688 KHO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 M688 KHO, 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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M688 KHO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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