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M778 WTP

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,251 mi
Last recorded176,251 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM778 WTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 176,251 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front and rear joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s track rod ends boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear foot brake low

Fail 17 Aug 2023 176,249 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft front and rear joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s track rod ends boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear foot brake low

Pass 8 Feb 2022 175,348 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 172,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 169,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 165,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 165,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member holed in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear-most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front floor area holed by corrosion

chassis corroded

engine/transmission oil leaks

fuel tank damp

rear cross member corroded

slight play in all wheel bearings

tow hitch mounting bolts in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2018 154,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,783 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,791 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 131,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,289 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,285 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 127,446 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 127,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,947 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,772 miles

1 ltr oil for emmisions test

Fail 27 Apr 2012 121,147 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

1 ltr oil for emmisions test

Pass 11 May 2011 117,825 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 114,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,575 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jan 2007 103,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 97,343 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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M778 WTP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 M778 WTP, 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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M778 WTP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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