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L609 WAC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

49,196 mi
Last recorded49,196 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL609 WAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 49,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle presented with just the drivers seat fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 48,056 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange joint between manifold and down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 47,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint gasket? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 47,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint gasket? (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,238 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 46,236 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking reservoir hoses over steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and linkage worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 43,245 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Dec 2019 43,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper linkage worn

Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering box leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2018 39,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering box leaking

Pass 15 Dec 2017 39,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 39,465 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 39,407 miles

Rear axle ball joint worn.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 39,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Axle bolt on cross tube corroded and holed.

Play in rear axle ball joint.

Starter motor faulty.

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,984 miles

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bolt on cross tube (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 38,984 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bolt on cross tube (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,553 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 38,553 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 38,223 miles

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

fuel pipework corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 38,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel pipework corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,962 miles

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

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

chassis corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 37,962 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipework damp

steering drag link damp

Fail 25 Nov 2011 37,603 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pipes corroded

fuel pipework damp

steering drag link damp

Fail 22 Nov 2010 36,945 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,945 miles

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,138 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

slight play in offside steering drag link

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,473 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 35,473 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,075 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 34,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front and rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,497 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 33,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L609 WAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 L609 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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L609 WAC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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