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L143 WCV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,900 mi
Last recorded168,900 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 WCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 168,900 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 168,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 167,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 167,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 166,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 165,132 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 164,130 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 164,130 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 161,750 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

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

Heavy surface corrosion on inner surfaces of chassis rails.

Slight blow from headgasket area.

Fail 15 Sep 2011 161,750 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded.

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

Heavy surface corrosion on inner surfaces of chassis rails.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight blow from headgasket area.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 160,562 miles

Centre rear seat back slightly insecure.

Heavy surface corrosion on centre and forward sections of chassis.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 160,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre rear seat back slightly insecure.

Heavy surface corrosion on centre and forward sections of chassis.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 159,185 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 159,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 156,971 miles

Nearside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 156,971 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 153,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 153,908 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 148,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear chassis corroded around tow bar area

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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L143 WCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L143 WCV, 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 L143 WCV registered?

L143 WCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1994.

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