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6940 WX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6940 WX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,020 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 79,012 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 78,867 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 78,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 77,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,211 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 77,211 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 72,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,580 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 71,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Kinked and touching spring (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering locking device missing Steering box drag arm (2.1.3 (d))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,759 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,759 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 60,830 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 60,830 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 119,942 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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6940 WX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 6940 WX, 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 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 6940 WX registered?

6940 WX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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The MOT history for 6940 WX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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