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M473 WDM

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,205 mi
Last recorded110,205 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 WDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 110,205 miles

n/s body support corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 91,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,783 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 85,783 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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M473 WDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M473 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 M473 WDM registered?

M473 WDM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is M473 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M473 WDM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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