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M792 TJO

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

326,454 mi
Last recorded326,454 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM792 TJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 326,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 320,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 315,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 310,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 303,461 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 294,419 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 294,387 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 283,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 274,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 274,027 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 264,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 254,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 245,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 235,656 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 224,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 224,181 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 217,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 209,503 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 209,460 miles

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2011 200,257 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 200,226 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 191,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 178,694 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 168,188 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 153,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 138,944 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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M792 TJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M792 TJO, 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 M792 TJO registered?

M792 TJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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