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L298 KUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

194,177 mi
Last recorded194,177 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 194,177 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 188,512 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 188,510 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Steering locking device ineffective drag link end locking dive (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 183,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mountings on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 178,134 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 178,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis by shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 173,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 173,616 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 171,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 171,169 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 169,109 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,113 miles

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

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

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

holes in front out riggers

Fail 2 Apr 2019 165,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

holes in front out riggers

Pass 21 Mar 2018 161,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 161,316 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle by trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 158,417 miles

Front bumper corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear propshaft grease nipple unserviceable.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 158,365 miles

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn

Front bumper corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 153,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 153,444 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 151,198 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 151,198 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 148,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 145,900 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 143,443 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 143,443 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 141,718 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 141,583 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Mar 2009 137,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2009 137,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 124,931 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 124,931 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 116,697 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 116,696 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear propshaft joint slight freeplay

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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L298 KUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 L298 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L298 KUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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