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M793 GAG

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

152,413 mi
Last recorded152,413 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM793 GAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 152,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 149,389 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 149,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 146,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2024 146,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,557 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 144,495 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 142,802 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 139,976 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 139,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear number plate obscured by ladder

Pass 2 May 2017 139,017 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Wiper blades split

Fail 2 May 2017 139,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg - X2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre - chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre - chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Wiper blades split

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,866 miles

Drivers footwell corroded/holed, not in a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2016 132,866 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside chassis leg - marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/battery tray (5.2.6)

Drivers footwell corroded/holed, not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 129,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 123,502 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 123,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 117,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

tail pipe rubber mount broken but exhaust still secure

the underside is heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Aug 2013 117,858 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

tail pipe rubber mount broken but exhaust still secure

the underside is heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

screw in n/s/f tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2012 111,489 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake pipes corroded

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 105,460 miles

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

whole underbody heavily undersealed!!!!!!

Fail 10 Aug 2011 105,459 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

whole underbody heavily undersealed!!!!!!

Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,087 miles

******VEHICLE UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE******

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2010 101,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

******VEHICLE UNDERBODY HEAVILY UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE******

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,092 miles

both rear upper shocker bushes slightly worn.

engine oil leak.

heavily undersealed.

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

slight play in in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 96,092 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

both rear upper shocker bushes slightly worn.

engine oil leak.

heavily undersealed.

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it.

slight play in in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 92,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 85,175 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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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M793 GAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 M793 GAG, 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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M793 GAG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1994.

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