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L457 WWK

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

211,579 mi
Last recorded211,579 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 WWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 211,579 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 210,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 209,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 209,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 208,700 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 208,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 207,694 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 207,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector leak off pipes damp

Pass 18 Jun 2018 207,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 206,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 206,128 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 205,451 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 204,788 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 204,454 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 204,440 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 203,988 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion front to rear of chassis

Pass 1 Jul 2011 203,676 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 200,550 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 193,946 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 189,522 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

servo poor

Pass 16 Dec 2006 178,180 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 167,053 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 167,053 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak

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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L457 WWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L457 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

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What year was L457 WWK registered?

L457 WWK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1994.

Is L457 WWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L457 WWK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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