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KFZ 994

1985 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,282 mi
Last recorded194,282 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 994
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 194,282 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 194,274 miles

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

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

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 194,129 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 193,940 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 193,938 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated swivel joint leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 193,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 193,563 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 193,559 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2021 191,645 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 191,635 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 191,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 191,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 188,570 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 188,570 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 186,374 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 182,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 181,047 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 178,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 176,843 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 175,239 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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KFZ 994 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KFZ 994, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFZ 994 registered?

KFZ 994 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is KFZ 994 safe to buy?

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