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M814 WMA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

133,549 mi
Last recorded133,549 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM814 WMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,549 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 132,252 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,365 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 128,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,764 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 122,674 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,556 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 117,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 111,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 107,209 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,640 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 100,979 miles

slight leak offside front hub, not affecting disc at present time.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 94,966 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,474 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,638 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 85,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 81,783 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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M814 WMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M814 WMA, 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 M814 WMA registered?

M814 WMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M814 WMA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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