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L693 KJX

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 KJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 132,746 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,163 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,913 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,538 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 124,242 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,258 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 118,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,966 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,181 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 110,024 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 110,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,321 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 97,335 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 97,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 93,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

slight leak from both front swivel hub oil seals

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 82,628 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 82,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,204 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 74,153 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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L693 KJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L693 KJX, 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 L693 KJX registered?

L693 KJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 1994.

Is L693 KJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L693 KJX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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