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L632 WEW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL632 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2025 123,964 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 121,368 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,614 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 106,435 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak at engine

Fail 11 Aug 2020 106,435 miles

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached rearmost hardy spicer (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak at engine

Pass 2 Aug 2019 101,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 101,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,964 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

floor holed at both sides at front outwith prescribed areas

nearside wiper torn but still clears screen

offside front hub seal leaking

rear axle top stabiliser arm ball joint worn but not excessivley

slight exhaust leak at engine

slight wear at steering box output shaft

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,358 miles

bonnet very heavy

evidence of fuel leak at tank area but not leaking at time of test

front footwell areas corroded outwith prescribed areas

reluctant to meet emission limits

Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour void result nippy fumes (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to both flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Steering lock fails to engage & loose will require further examination (2.1.4b)

bonnet very heavy

evidence of fuel leak at tank area but not leaking at time of test

front footwell areas corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,401 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded out to both flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2015 86,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,428 miles

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

front footwell areas corroded

imballance at rear brakes - within allowed limits

reluctant to meet emission limits

Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,619 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front floor areas are corroded outwith prescribed area

good landrover

Fail 14 Aug 2013 80,619 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front floor areas are corroded outwith prescribed area

good landrover

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,756 miles

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

alternator drive belt slack

this is a realy good landrover

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,990 miles

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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L632 WEW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L632 WEW, 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 L632 WEW registered?

L632 WEW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L632 WEW shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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