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L418 WEY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 WEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,956 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly noisy both sides

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 71,091 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 100,005 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 100,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 99,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 100,009 miles

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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L418 WEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L418 WEY, 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 L418 WEY registered?

L418 WEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L418 WEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L418 WEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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