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L437 KJV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,956 mi
Last recorded154,956 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL437 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 154,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Under body Corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play All bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 154,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,605 miles

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

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

Front both front hub seals leaking

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear osr bump stop missing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front play in hub

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front hub seals damp

Pass 27 Oct 2021 152,169 miles

Front both sides hub seals damp

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 152,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability A frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both sides hub seals damp

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals damp

exhaust tail pipe corroded with holes

Pass 8 Apr 2019 138,383 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 138,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 133,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear A frame bush side movement on mount .

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 113,352 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 113,352 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,902 miles

All four tyres perished with cracks

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,848 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 92,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,961 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,424 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 67,809 miles

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

rear prop shaft front bolts require tightening

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,754 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 57,754 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive 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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L437 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,490cc 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 L437 KJV, 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 L437 KJV registered?

L437 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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