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L466 WAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL466 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 157,974 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 157,825 miles

Advice that both rear tyres are perished.

Advice that off side front tyre is perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 157,821 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advice that both rear tyres are perished.

Advice that off side front tyre is perished.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 156,892 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres have age related cracks in side walls

Pass 11 Apr 2013 154,482 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 150,302 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 150,302 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 148,052 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

bonnet release handle broken\incomplete

nearside sill panel holed and corroded

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Fail 22 Jan 2009 148,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

bonnet release handle broken\incomplete

nearside sill panel holed and corroded

offside wiper blade splitting on ends

Pass 8 Jan 2008 140,782 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 140,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside body sill holed

offside body holed

Pass 7 Feb 2007 132,811 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 132,811 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pipes to front flexy hoses and calipers showing signs of corrosion

free play in rear prop shaft

front number plate cracked

front off side inner door handle broken

near side rear bump stop missing

slight oil leak from power steering pipes

steering box has slight oil leak

washer jet would benifit from adjustment

Pass 1 Mar 2006 123,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 123,761 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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L466 WAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L466 WAC, 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 L466 WAC registered?

L466 WAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L466 WAC safe to buy?

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