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M762 ORM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,142 mi
Last recorded189,142 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM762 ORM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 189,142 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 189,105 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 185,671 miles

Main beam switch faulty , when main beam is operated so is horn

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber bushes fitted wrong way round - still secure - no play

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber bushes fitted wrong way round - still secure - no play

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 185,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated axle oil / grease covering brake disc face (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold plate has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam switch faulty , when main beam is operated so is horn

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,472 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 179,548 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable axle oil seal leaking 2 (5.1.1 (a))

Axle deformed but serviceable oil seal leaking axle 1 (5.1.1 (a))

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

oil leak on sump

Pass 10 Dec 2020 177,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 175,924 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 174,297 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 171,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 171,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 168,435 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2015 167,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 166,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 164,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 164,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 162,598 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 162,549 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 158,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 158,300 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 154,116 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 194,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 150,446 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 150,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside rear hub bearing has considerable play and is noisy.

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

Oil leak

Rear axle centre balljoint - boot is split.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 145,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 142,711 miles

Some movement in rear prop shaft rear u/joint.

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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M762 ORM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M762 ORM, 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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What year was M762 ORM registered?

M762 ORM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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