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M176 KDA

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

393,406 mi
Last recorded393,406 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM176 KDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 393,406 miles

Front front reg plate damaged

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis plate broken and half missing including the last digits of the vin also no stamping visible on chassis itself, vehicle ID taken from windscreen plate.

general corrosion.

towbar mounting area has substantial corrosion, rectification recommended.

windscreen wipers have reduced area of operation.

Fail 10 Dec 2025 393,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective backing. (0.1 (d))

Front front reg plate damaged

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis plate broken and half missing including the last digits of the vin also no stamping visible on chassis itself, vehicle ID taken from windscreen plate.

general corrosion.

towbar mounting area has substantial corrosion, rectification recommended.

windscreen wipers have reduced area of operation.

Pass 22 Nov 2024 386,514 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 378,885 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 378,663 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 374,645 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 374,352 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 372,119 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 372,119 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket insecure plug secure flap missing (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 369,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 365,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 359,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 349,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Swivel housing corroded, but not leaking grease.

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and thin

Fail 17 Nov 2017 349,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Swivel housing corroded, but not leaking grease.

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and thin

Pass 19 Nov 2016 342,715 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 338,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 334,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 334,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 327,647 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 314,990 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 305,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 295,300 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 295,300 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 283,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 272,264 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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M176 KDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M176 KDA, 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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M176 KDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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