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M50 WJL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 WJL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2018 165,735 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been repaird (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 158,996 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 151,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been repaird (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 145,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 137,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 130,466 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 124,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 114,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,197 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 98,089 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 82,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 54,584 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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M50 WJL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M50 WJL, 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

How do I check the history of M50 WJL?

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What year was M50 WJL registered?

M50 WJL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1994.

Is M50 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 WJL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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