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L883 WPX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL883 WPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 69,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,842 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,838 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 63,782 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,640 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 52,894 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,218 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,592 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,799 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 36,799 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,396 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 32,396 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,230 miles

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

offside front,nearside front & nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 29 Feb 2012 30,230 miles

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

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

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

offside front,nearside front & nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,747 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,222 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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L883 WPX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 L883 WPX, 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

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What year was L883 WPX registered?

L883 WPX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1994.

Is L883 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L883 WPX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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