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L874 WJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,485 mi
Last recorded179,485 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL874 WJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 179,485 miles

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 179,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted carrier bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated half shaft seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front brake backing plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 179,210 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 179,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 179,205 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 177,198 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 177,198 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 175,786 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 175,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 173,826 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 171,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 171,808 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 168,623 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 168,623 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 164,852 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 164,852 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 163,295 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 163,293 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin excessively worn (6.6.5b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 159,712 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 159,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2010 151,196 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 151,192 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal has side play

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 15 May 2009 143,098 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal has side play

Fail 30 Apr 2009 143,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal has side play

Pass 2 May 2008 137,749 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 May 2008 137,747 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,280 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 133,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 124,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 124,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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L874 WJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L874 WJC, 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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L874 WJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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