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M386 WSL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 WSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 94,768 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,750 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 93,036 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 93,025 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 145,000 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 145,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 140,786 miles

Offside Front steering box arm slight play

Fail 6 Dec 2022 140,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering box arm slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2021 140,657 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,550 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 139,539 miles

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

Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 138,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 136,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 136,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 135,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 134,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 133,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 131,982 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 129,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 128,344 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 128,311 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 188,070 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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M386 WSL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M386 WSL, 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 M386 WSL registered?

M386 WSL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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