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M159 WTJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 WTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,655 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,062 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,858 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 64,116 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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M159 WTJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M159 WTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M159 WTJ registered?

M159 WTJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1994.

Is M159 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 WTJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M159 WTJ have outstanding finance?

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