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L471 KNT

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,665 mi
Last recorded162,665 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 KNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 162,665 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside and offside rear spring mounts corroded

Nearside rear outer chassis slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 160,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 158,010 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 154,662 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 152,560 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 150,407 miles

Drag link end ball joint worn

Pass 1 Aug 2018 147,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in drop link

Pass 16 Aug 2017 145,283 miles

All four tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres near limit

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 145,283 miles

All four tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres near limit

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,270 miles

All four tyres nearing limit and perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear cross-member and rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2015 139,434 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,733 miles

Drag link dust cover perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front outriggers corroded

Offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 134,942 miles

Both front outriggers corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2012 133,226 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 131,675 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 127,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 126,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 126,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 124,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 120,448 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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L471 KNT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L471 KNT, 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 L471 KNT registered?

L471 KNT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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The MOT history for L471 KNT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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