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L407 KUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

194,312 mi
Last recorded194,312 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 194,312 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 194,311 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 192,935 miles

Reversing lights not working

All 4 springs crawdad

All marked with yellow chalk

Front Bumper crore dead

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 192,933 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements X2 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

All 4 springs crawdad

All marked with yellow chalk

Front Bumper crore dead

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Reversing lights not working

Pass 17 Apr 2024 191,551 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 191,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 190,697 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front steering damper bush worn

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

both diff seals leaking on front and rear

Pass 10 Jan 2022 187,529 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 185,059 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 185,059 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting front central and rear chasis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rear axle mount (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 183,861 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak coming from engine but not excessive

Oil leak coming from front diff and back diff

Oil leak coming from gearbox

Oil leak coming from steering box

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 183,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak coming from engine but not excessive

Oil leak coming from front diff and back diff

Oil leak coming from gearbox

Oil leak coming from steering box

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 181,813 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 181,291 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 181,241 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 180,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside coil spring corroded front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 179,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r body mount corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 175,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 175,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 171,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 165,977 miles

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 14 Jan 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 162,133 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 154,481 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 154,481 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,359 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 132,359 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 123,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 123,081 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 117,827 miles

Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 117,827 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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L407 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L407 KUJ, 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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L407 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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