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M993 PSA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

179,518 mi
Last recorded179,518 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM993 PSA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 179,518 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 174,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 168,853 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 161,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 158,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 155,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,827 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 148,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,632 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 143,626 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped NSR and OSR on axle (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear spring lower mountings corroded (N/S collapsed onto axle) (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort NSR and OSR (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,205 miles

Diff leak

Front axle spheres leaking

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 136,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 131,743 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 127,056 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 123,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 114,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 109,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 106,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,965 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 64,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front caliper pins loose

Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,808 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M993 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M993 PSA, 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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M993 PSA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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