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L418 KUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,533 mi
Last recorded91,533 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 91,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 89,792 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 89,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 87,920 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 87,920 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,832 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 86,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,311 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 86,311 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 86,156 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 86,156 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,984 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,808 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 83,808 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 82,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 82,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,486 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,486 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 79,934 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 79,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,473 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,799 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 76,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,414 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 75,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 73,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,396 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,396 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 69,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,838 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 67,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 67,682 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,682 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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L418 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L418 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L418 KUJ registered?

L418 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L418 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L418 KUJ shows 38 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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