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M716 WSL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,231 mi
Last recorded146,231 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM716 WSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,231 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle and components has age related corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2025 144,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 143,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 142,639 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 141,298 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 138,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 135,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering Ball Light Mist Of Oil

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

Steering Box Drop Arm

Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,115 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 128,111 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 116,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 107,293 miles

o/s headlight misted up

oil leak at engine

slight dampness around steering box

Pass 15 May 2015 96,348 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 96,348 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,640 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 82,073 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,763 miles

Slight play in Rear Prop, Rear Universal Joint

Pass 6 May 2011 63,791 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 59,177 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,126 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 49,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,905 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 47,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M716 WSL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M716 WSL, 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 M716 WSL registered?

M716 WSL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M716 WSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M716 WSL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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