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L965 WAH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,771 mi
Last recorded105,771 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 WAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 105,771 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,014 miles

PARK BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 101,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,008 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 CRACKING DUE TO AGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,394 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,414 miles

Front steering box has play and slight seepage of oil

Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 95,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 87,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 83,314 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,114 miles

STEERING BOX SLIGHT WEAP

Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L965 WAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L965 WAH, 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 L965 WAH registered?

L965 WAH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L965 WAH safe to buy?

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