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L305 KMS

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,816 mi
Last recorded165,816 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL305 KMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 165,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 162,692 miles

galv chassis

Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 155,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 155,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 151,780 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,706 miles

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis cracked (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 147,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 143,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 139,618 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,785 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 132,304 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 132,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,600 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 128,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,945 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,310 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 93,975 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 83,473 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,809 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 187,933 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 178,525 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 178,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 167,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 156,013 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 156,013 miles

Centre Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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L305 KMS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L305 KMS, 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 L305 KMS registered?

L305 KMS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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