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H18 KEL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,744 mi
Last recorded94,744 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 KEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 94,744 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Bonnet stay missing

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hubs and power steering box, fluid over filled. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2010 76,117 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 69,825 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,031 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres have cuts in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 57,558 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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H18 KEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H18 KEL, 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 H18 KEL registered?

H18 KEL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is H18 KEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 KEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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