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L90 WAF

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

228,543 mi
Last recorded228,543 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 WAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 228,543 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both osf & nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 224,541 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 220,184 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative dash lamp inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 220,182 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative dash lamp inop (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 218,420 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 218,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high headlamp retaining ring corroded/broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drag link end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 216,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 216,014 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 215,986 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting holes by tow bar at rear in 3 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired holes by tow bar at rear in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired crack and hold through chassis just by mid (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 211,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 211,859 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering locking device ineffective Steering box lock tabs not folded over. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 206,248 miles

Chassis is corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 203,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 200,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

chassis corrosion

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 191,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Fail 20 Mar 2015 191,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

chassis has various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2014 185,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 185,959 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 179,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 172,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 172,864 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 165,924 miles

offside top of bulkhead corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2011 165,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 159,193 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 159,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 151,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 151,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 144,168 miles

rake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2007 137,911 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 132,330 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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L90 WAF 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 63.3%.

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 L90 WAF, 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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L90 WAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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