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L722 WCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,046 mi
Last recorded215,046 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 WCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 215,046 miles

Both front swivel housings leaking

Drive belt loose

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate lamp dull

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 214,885 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front swivel housings leaking

Drive belt loose

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear number plate lamp dull

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 212,418 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaustr hitting on rear diff breather

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front prop shaft rear UJ worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radious arm diff bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear number plate lamp dull

Rear prop front UJ worn also slidder

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 208,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering damper misting oil

Pass 10 Jul 2021 205,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brakepipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis shows signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2017 199,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 195,698 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 180,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 172,920 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 28 Aug 2013 151,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,496 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 135,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L722 WCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L722 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 L722 WCL registered?

L722 WCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L722 WCL safe to buy?

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