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L617 KJV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,714 mi
Last recorded167,714 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL617 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 167,714 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front axle hub seal slight oil leakage

Offside Front axle hub seal slight oil leakage

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 166,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 162,951 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,506 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 151,421 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 139,914 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,353 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 64,880 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 59,443 miles

front diff pinion seal slight leak

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,409 miles

front diff pinion seal leaking

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2013 59,409 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

front diff pinion seal leaking

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,383 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 59,123 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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L617 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L617 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L617 KJV registered?

L617 KJV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L617 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L617 KJV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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