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C94 KUX

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests40 (21 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate52.5%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC94 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 19 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,307 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2025 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

fuel tank corroded

hazard switch inoperative

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,504 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

drop arm dust cover deteriated

Fail 10 Oct 2024 102,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s/r of chassis bumpstop (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

drop arm dust cover deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2023 100,286 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed close to a body mount

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

steering box damp no visible leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2023 100,286 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside visible from under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring hanging down and touching front prop shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed close to a body mount

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

chassis slightly corroded

steering box damp no visible leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corrosion to bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,860 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 95,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,534 miles

both rear tyres splitting in tread

hazards not working

oil leaks

slight play in steering system

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,534 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam switch worn faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres splitting in tread

hazards not working

oil leaks

slight play in steering system

Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,571 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,746 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,746 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 87,725 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,534 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 84,534 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has long travel

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,494 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box area (2.3.3b)

Brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,106 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil from dust cover

Oil leak ()

Rear body braces corroded on floor of load area

rear chassis generally corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,068 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired plate not welded fully (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front hub seal leaking oil from dust cover

Oil leak ()

Rear body braces corroded on floor of load area

rear chassis generally corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,796 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,796 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on top of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,021 miles

Centre rear floor brace rusted away.

Oil all around steering box.

n/s seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 73,924 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre rear floor brace rusted away.

Oil all around steering box.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s seat belt webbing is in poor condition.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,333 miles

centre rear body of pick base support corroded

near side floor holed and corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,287 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

centre rear body of pick base support corroded

near side floor holed and corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,570 miles

Brake pedal has free play present before brake operation , but not considered exessive

Metal brake pipe sections treated and unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 68,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Brake pedal has free play present before brake operation , but not considered exessive

Metal brake pipe sections treated and unable to fully inspect

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,972 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,961 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

power steering box damp with fluid

rear cross member corroded

service and hand brake have only just met the requirments

Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,009 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust fouling chassis member o/s engine mount detriorated

n/s/f backing plate corroded o/s/f backing plate missing

Fail 2 Nov 2010 63,997 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust fouling chassis member o/s engine mount detriorated

n/s/f backing plate corroded o/s/f backing plate missing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,540 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 61,540 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,311 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 50,892 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

offside & nearside front flex brakepipe ferrules corroding

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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C94 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.5%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C94 KUX, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C94 KUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1985.

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