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M40 WAP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,798 mi
Last recorded91,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 WAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,798 miles

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

Steering box leaking

Steering damper bush slightly play

Pass 15 May 2018 89,600 miles

Front hub seals leaking

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering dumper bush perished

Pass 11 May 2017 87,136 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 9 May 2017 87,135 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubbers split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 May 2016 84,736 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 82,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 79,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 73,411 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 73,411 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2011 70,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,443 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 64,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 61,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,035 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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M40 WAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M40 WAP, 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 M40 WAP registered?

M40 WAP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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