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L412 KUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL412 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 109,875 miles

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

advice stearring damper damp

o/s/f tractor joint leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2016 149,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 145,551 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Mar 2014 143,404 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 143,404 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 137,456 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 137,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 127,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 127,527 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 121,038 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 121,038 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,778 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 113,778 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 3 May 2008 107,163 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 107,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 99,368 miles

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,368 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 91,081 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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L412 KUJ 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 61.1%.

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 L412 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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What year was L412 KUJ registered?

L412 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L412 KUJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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