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L891 WJC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

201,822 mi
Last recorded201,822 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL891 WJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 201,822 miles

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 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front floor pan and gearbox tunnel damaged

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 198,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 193,259 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 193,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle holed (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to bulkhead (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 187,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 182,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 176,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 166,347 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 157,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 157,375 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 148,465 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 148,465 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 140,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2008 140,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 131,244 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 131,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 122,565 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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L891 WJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L891 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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What year was L891 WJC registered?

L891 WJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1994.

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