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L509 KJV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL509 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 85,088 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 85,088 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,829 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 80,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 78,832 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 78,827 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,943 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,422 miles

Front Both sides - floor corroded & holed - not structural

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 70,422 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides - floor corroded & holed - not structural

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,212 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer front rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides - footwells corroded

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

Offside Rear body strengthening bar corroded - not structural

Fail 31 May 2018 68,212 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer front rubber hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides - footwells corroded

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

Offside Rear body strengthening bar corroded - not structural

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,281 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 64,240 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear propshaft, rear uj slight wear/play

Fail 3 Jun 2015 60,836 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear propshaft, rear uj slight wear/play

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,070 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 45,279 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 45,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2011 38,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 33,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,607 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,750 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 18,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,041 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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L509 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L509 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 L509 KJV registered?

L509 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L509 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L509 KJV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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