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L708 KJX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,237 mi
Last recorded129,237 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 KJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,237 miles

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

front and rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 1 Jul 2021 129,232 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2020 127,849 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH SIDES FRONT HUBS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FRONT AND REAR DIFF SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,241 miles

offside front hub seal weaping

Fail 11 Jun 2019 125,232 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently cable broke (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear diff leaking

front hub seal leaking offside

front steering damper weaping

Pass 18 Jun 2018 121,189 miles

Nearside Front door pillar slightly corroded.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front door pillar slightly corroded.

Offside Front swivel joint slightly leaking.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,489 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front bulkhead corroded/holed

Fail 26 Jun 2017 119,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front bulkhead corroded/holed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 118,526 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 118,514 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 116,124 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 116,121 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,339 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,339 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,046 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 92,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,829 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 86,829 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,446 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,351 miles

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

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

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

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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L708 KJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L708 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.

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L708 KJX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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