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M459 WDM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM459 WDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 83,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,145 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,059 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 74,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 71,393 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 68,813 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,813 miles

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

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,614 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,989 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 60,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

damper bush has some play

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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M459 WDM 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 75%.

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 M459 WDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M459 WDM registered?

M459 WDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M459 WDM safe to buy?

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