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L239 WFW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,662 mi
Last recorded115,662 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL239 WFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 115,662 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 109,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,142 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 103,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 97,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 90,751 miles

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)

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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L239 WFW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L239 WFW, 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 L239 WFW registered?

L239 WFW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L239 WFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L239 WFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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