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L882 WNS

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

225,883 mi
Last recorded225,883 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL882 WNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 225,883 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 225,794 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 225,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 225,720 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 225,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 225,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 225,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 225,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 225,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 225,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 224,239 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 224,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 223,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 223,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 218,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 208,034 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 197,244 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 190,345 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 179,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 169,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 165,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 162,538 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 157,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L882 WNS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L882 WNS, 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 L882 WNS?

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What year was L882 WNS registered?

L882 WNS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L882 WNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L882 WNS shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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