CarVerify

Free Car Check

L456 WWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,578 mi
Last recorded132,578 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 WWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 132,578 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 105,992 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,563 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,164 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 201,945 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

exhaust blow from rear box

offside rear brake pipe corroding

play in offside rear axle stabiliser arm bush

steering box ball joint dust cover perishing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 197,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in first drop arm ball joint from steering box

Windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2013 197,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Slight play in first drop arm ball joint from steering box

Windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 13 Aug 2012 193,015 miles

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

Head light beam pattern weak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 187,182 miles

anti-slip on brake pedal deteriorating

damage to windscreen-not within swept area

front and rear numberplates delaminating

nearside and offside headlight aim beam patterns weak

no anti-slip on clutch pedal

offside front tyre worn out of shape on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Aug 2010 181,418 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 181,415 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both headlight aim beam patterns weak

Front and rear numberplates deteriorating

Nearside and offside metal brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

STRONG ADVISE:Play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

Underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 11 Aug 2009 174,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both headlamp beam patterns week

crack in windscreen but not in swept area

oil leak to both front hubs

Pass 30 Jul 2008 168,257 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 168,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 159,432 miles

front and rear no plates starting to discoulor. †crack in windscreen out side zone b. †silght play in rear top shocker bushes

Fail 17 Jul 2007 159,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear no plates starting to discoulor. †crack in windscreen out side zone b. †silght play in rear top shocker bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2006 150,014 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak from both front hub seals

slight oil leak to engine

slight play in steering damper and main track rod end draglink

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L456 WWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L456 WWK, 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

How do I check the history of L456 WWK?

You can check the full history of L456 WWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L456 WWK registered?

L456 WWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L456 WWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L456 WWK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L456 WWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L456 WWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.