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L819 WEY

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 WEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 94,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 94,302 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 94,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,701 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 93,701 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,001 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 90,004 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,001 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 90,004 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,005 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,007 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 90,005 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 90,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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L819 WEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L819 WEY, 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 L819 WEY?

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What year was L819 WEY registered?

L819 WEY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L819 WEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L819 WEY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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