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L363 PWX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

178,561 mi
Last recorded178,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL363 PWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 178,561 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 178,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis [near shocker ] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 175,982 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 172,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 169,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 165,748 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front T R End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear T R End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 158,128 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 158,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 156,651 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 154,673 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 151,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 151,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 151,318 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 150,353 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 149,446 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 144,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 144,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 144,663 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 144,663 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 144,398 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 143,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 143,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 143,846 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 141,331 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 141,331 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard warning lamp warning lamp not working but is clearly audible

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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L363 PWX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 L363 PWX, 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 L363 PWX registered?

L363 PWX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L363 PWX safe to buy?

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