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L426 KUJ

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,853 mi
Last recorded48,853 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL426 KUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 48,853 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 48,615 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn lower. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All coil springs corroded sloightly.

Brake fluid low.

Radius arm bushes worn.

Steering box slightly leaking.

Steering damper bushes chassis end starting to crack.

Various patches of corrosion in chassis.

Wiper blades smearing.

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,425 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 36,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 32,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 32,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,425 miles

Both rear tyres side walls slightly perrished.

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S/F head light security.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 23,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,638 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,889 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 12,881 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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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L426 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L426 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 L426 KUJ registered?

L426 KUJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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The MOT history for L426 KUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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