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L211 KNB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,807 mi
Last recorded63,807 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL211 KNB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 60,399 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,745 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shocker covers corroded

front no/plate fading

knock from transfer box

n/s and o/s front steering cones leaking oil

slight play in top steering uj

steering box misting oil

Fail 29 Dec 2011 58,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shocker covers corroded

front no/plate fading

knock from transfer box

n/s and o/s front steering cones leaking oil

slight play in top steering uj

steering box misting oil

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,935 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,668 miles

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush deteriorating

steering box drag link end boot split

Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 May 2005 57,040 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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L211 KNB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L211 KNB, 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 L211 KNB registered?

L211 KNB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1994.

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