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L364 WWS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,453 mi
Last recorded196,453 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL364 WWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 196,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 195,592 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 193,400 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff input seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 190,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 188,643 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 188,624 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded chassis (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 186,038 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail near anti-roll bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 178,738 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 173,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 169,113 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 168,893 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 163,319 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

advise under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 May 2015 157,556 miles

steering box looks like posibley been weaping fluid

Fail 22 May 2015 157,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering box looks like posibley been weaping fluid

Pass 21 May 2014 151,473 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 146,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 132,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 120,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 116,482 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 116,482 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 111,996 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drop arm ball joint

Pass 14 May 2008 106,475 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight deisel leak at filter

slight leak on o/s/f hub seal

Pass 17 May 2007 101,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 101,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 95,037 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 95,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 May 2005 90,642 miles

intermittent fault nearside front indicator

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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L364 WWS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L364 WWS, 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

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What year was L364 WWS registered?

L364 WWS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L364 WWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L364 WWS shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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