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M383 WYD

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,627 mi
Last recorded188,627 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 WYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 188,627 miles

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

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

hub oil seal leaking offside rear

steering box leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2009 188,538 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

hub oil seal leaking offside rear

steering box leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2008 183,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre rear seat belt catch damaged

front no. plate insecure

offside rear hub oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Nov 2007 178,869 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 178,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

rear body support crossmember corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 172,809 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 172,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M383 WYD 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 57.1%.

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 M383 WYD, 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 M383 WYD registered?

M383 WYD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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