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L543 NWW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 NWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 123,673 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 123,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 115,738 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front ball hub seals leaking not to excess

rear brake stone guard corroded o/s n/s

Fail 22 May 2014 114,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front ball hub seals leaking not to excess

rear brake stone guard corroded o/s n/s

Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,569 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 111,677 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 105,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2006 98,312 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 98,312 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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L543 NWW 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 73.3%.

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 L543 NWW, 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 L543 NWW registered?

L543 NWW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L543 NWW safe to buy?

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