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L315 KJV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,357 mi
Last recorded184,357 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL315 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 184,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 180,032 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 175,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Centre torsion arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 170,657 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 170,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 170,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 170,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 170,179 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 May 2016 169,964 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 169,689 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 107,721 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,637 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 91,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,119 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 89,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 88,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 87,576 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 87,061 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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L315 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L315 KJV, 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 L315 KJV registered?

L315 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L315 KJV safe to buy?

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