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L138 WPX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276,634 mi
Last recorded276,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 276,634 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 276,162 miles

play in both front panhard rod bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2023 275,454 miles

play in front panhard rod bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2022 275,122 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 275,104 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm joint rubber boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 274,582 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 274,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 273,769 miles

rear brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 2 Apr 2019 273,228 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 273,228 miles

Brake inadequately mounted near side rear brake pad pin r clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 271,417 miles

some play in off side front panhard rod bush

Fail 3 Apr 2018 271,417 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure near side rear upper pin missing (3.5.1g)

some play in off side front panhard rod bush

Pass 8 Apr 2017 269,896 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 268,314 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

play in near side rear wheel bearing

slight play in off side front panhard rod bush

slight play in steering drop arm joint

Pass 20 Jan 2015 266,041 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 263,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 259,778 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 257,721 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 255,405 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 251,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 246,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 242,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 237,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 232,622 miles

slight lift in both (rear) track rod ends

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

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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L138 WPX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L138 WPX, 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 L138 WPX?

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What year was L138 WPX registered?

L138 WPX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L138 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L138 WPX shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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