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F26 WAL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,929 mi
Last recorded164,929 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 WAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 164,929 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 164,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 155,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 154,864 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 154,861 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear hose leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 153,003 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 151,402 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear both sides top and bottom shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 148,182 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 148,179 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached axle tie bar bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 146,401 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 142,208 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,535 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 137,535 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 136,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 126,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 121,801 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 119,638 miles

rear diff is leaking oil

steering box is weeping oil

Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,638 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

rear diff is leaking oil

steering box is weeping oil

Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,990 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Sep 2011 118,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Sep 2010 117,449 miles

Centre Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Propshaft component defective

advise steering damper bush condition

Fail 28 Sep 2010 117,447 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Centre Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

advise steering damper bush condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 115,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 115,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,755 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 107,664 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,315 miles

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise steering damper bush worn but not excessive+

Pass 21 Sep 2006 89,207 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 89,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise o/s reartyre condition

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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F26 WAL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F26 WAL, 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 F26 WAL registered?

F26 WAL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is F26 WAL safe to buy?

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