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M186 KDA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,638 mi
Last recorded189,638 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 KDA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 189,638 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 185,439 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 180,589 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 177,927 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 177,925 miles

Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drag link end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 176,302 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 156,929 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of two (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 148,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 142,265 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 KDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 M186 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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What year was M186 KDA registered?

M186 KDA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M186 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M186 KDA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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