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M186 GPD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,340 mi
Last recorded142,340 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 GPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 142,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 136,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 134,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 134,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining on shock (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil staining on shock (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 133,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 132,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 132,795 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not bolted in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 129,375 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 129,375 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Drain Plug Missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 121,674 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

transfer box leaking

Fail 30 Jul 2018 121,666 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

transfer box leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 113,479 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm + dust cover damaged (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe unattached (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 107,145 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking feed pipe from fuel tank (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 100,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 100,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 100,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 99,822 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 99,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 97,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 98,645 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 95,042 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,041 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,861 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 90,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 84,610 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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M186 GPD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 M186 GPD, 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 M186 GPD registered?

M186 GPD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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