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L964 WYJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,454 mi
Last recorded65,454 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL964 WYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 65,454 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 61,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 58,934 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension parts

Pass 15 Jun 2006 56,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 56,439 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Cracking sidewalls N/S/R, O/S/R and N/S/F sidewall

Front tyres getting low

General corrosion to chassis

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear differential oil leak

oil leak

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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L964 WYJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L964 WYJ, 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 L964 WYJ registered?

L964 WYJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1994.

Is L964 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L964 WYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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