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L417 KUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 115,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2026 115,929 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction OS sun visor won't stay in the fold position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting OS chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel spacers have been fitted to the front axle but not the rear

Pass 14 Apr 2025 112,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

light surface rust under side of vehicle, inc coil springs

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,937 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

both front swivel hubs slightly weeping

Pass 17 Jan 2022 110,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame (above axle) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front swivel hubs slightly weeping

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 106,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 104,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 99,683 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,348 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,651 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 95,651 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,076 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 92,116 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 92,116 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front axle heavily corroded

handbrake travel near limit

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,757 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 88,757 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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L417 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L417 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 L417 KUJ registered?

L417 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1994.

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