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M781 WYC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM781 WYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 137,428 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 137,428 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 135,837 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 135,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 134,738 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,604 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 134,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 133,804 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 132,872 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,387 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust manifold to front pipe nuts missing

Fail 28 Jan 2016 128,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust manifold to front pipe nuts missing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 125,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust section pipe very rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2014 122,933 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 122,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 120,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,005 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 115,910 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 112,862 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 109,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 107,067 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 107,067 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 103,523 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 103,523 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,631 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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M781 WYC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M781 WYC, 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 M781 WYC registered?

M781 WYC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M781 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M781 WYC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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