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L962 WCC

1994 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,007 mi
Last recorded151,007 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 WCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,007 miles

chassis has repairs and corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2025 150,208 miles

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

various parts of chassis welded and undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2024 150,121 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all of chassis has welded repairs and undersealed

Pass 2 May 2023 150,270 miles

on off road vehicle with repairs to chassis and undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sed on and off road

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

used off road

Pass 12 Jul 2019 147,206 miles

used for off roading

Fail 12 Jul 2019 147,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

used for off roading

Pass 4 Jul 2018 146,894 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 146,184 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 146,184 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 145,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 143,629 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,817 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 142,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 140,466 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 140,675 miles

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

o/s+n/s front swivel hubs leaking

Fail 14 May 2012 140,666 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s+n/s front swivel hubs leaking

Pass 9 Apr 2011 139,193 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 139,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 136,454 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 133,911 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 133,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 131,403 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 128,001 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 128,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

steering damper bush worn

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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L962 WCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L962 WCC, 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 L962 WCC registered?

L962 WCC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L962 WCC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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