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L726 WCL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,826 mi
Last recorded146,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 WCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 146,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 146,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 143,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 143,804 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 143,696 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 142,612 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle body underside.

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 21 Jan 2017 133,303 miles

slight corrosion to underside of car at front floor area on o/s and n/s and to battery tray.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 120,629 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,184 miles

Slight corrosion to n/s/f floor but is not near any mounting points.

Slight corrosion to rear cross member.

Slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 104,833 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 104,776 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,926 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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L726 WCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L726 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L726 WCL?

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What year was L726 WCL registered?

L726 WCL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L726 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L726 WCL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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