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L644 WEW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,594 mi
Last recorded155,594 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL644 WEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes have been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 155,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from front flexi hose rusting, but been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from front flexi hose rusting, but been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe rusting at end but cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 155,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe rusting at end/flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 154,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 152,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 152,399 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 152,322 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silence (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 152,305 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre silence (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,398 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 147,379 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 147,379 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 143,365 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,365 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 140,458 miles

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

horn

Fail 23 May 2013 140,458 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

horn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 137,192 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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L644 WEW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L644 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 L644 WEW registered?

L644 WEW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L644 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L644 WEW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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