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L714 WCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,509 mi
Last recorded128,509 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL714 WCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 128,509 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 120,007 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis x two places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis x three places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,362 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,193 miles

x2 front coil springs corroded-steering idlers have slight play

Pass 30 May 2015 100,924 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,006 miles

Oil leak

suspect fuel leak at pump

Fail 3 Mar 2014 100,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspect fuel leak at pump

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,007 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 100,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 100,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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L714 WCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L714 WCL, 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 L714 WCL registered?

L714 WCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L714 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L714 WCL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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