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L353 KWL

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,758 mi
Last recorded39,758 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL353 KWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,758 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 39,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 39,399 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,950 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,773 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 38,198 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 37,570 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,143 miles

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

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

all tyres cracked

rear a frame ball joint rubberboot starting to crack

Fail 30 Jul 2015 37,143 miles

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

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

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

all tyres cracked

rear a frame ball joint rubberboot starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,111 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 36,111 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

nearside front a-post corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,173 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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L353 KWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L353 KWL, 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 L353 KWL registered?

L353 KWL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L353 KWL safe to buy?

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