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M249 WKC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

128,064 mi
Last recorded128,064 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 WKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 128,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outrigger excessively corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 127,335 miles

Inner Rear brake discs ruff

Pass 25 May 2017 126,910 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 126,604 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusting (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

underside rustin

Fail 19 Apr 2016 126,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusting (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

underside rustin

Pass 13 May 2015 126,195 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

al tyres slight cracking

front lower floor rusting

underside rusting

Fail 13 May 2015 126,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

al tyres slight cracking

front lower floor rusting

underside rusting

Pass 20 May 2014 125,368 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 125,368 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 123,689 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/side front tyre cracking on walls

Fail 23 May 2013 123,689 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/side front tyre cracking on walls

Pass 23 May 2012 121,310 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 119,399 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 119,397 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2010 115,429 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 115,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2009 112,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 112,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 109,803 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 109,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 107,132 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 104,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 104,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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M249 WKC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 M249 WKC, 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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M249 WKC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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