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M469 WDM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,807 mi
Last recorded116,807 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM469 WDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 116,807 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 114,369 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 114,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 112,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 112,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 110,855 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))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,229 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 108,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 107,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 105,322 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,004 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 102,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,346 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,682 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 82,663 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,492 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 64,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,587 miles

Exhaust centre silencer has been repaired

Hand brake has a lot of free travel

New rear cross member fitted

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

Oil leak

Slight mark on the N/S/F tyre outter wall

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 4 Feb 2006 153,340 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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M469 WDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M469 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.

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What year was M469 WDM registered?

M469 WDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is M469 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M469 WDM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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