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L736 RKU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,000 mi
Last recorded210,000 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL736 RKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 210,000 miles

Nearside Bulkhead corroded and holed

Fail 5 Mar 2026 210,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Bulkhead corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 210,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 210,000 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 210,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 209,187 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 198,168 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 196,406 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak both front hub spheres

Fail 12 Feb 2021 196,406 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight oil leak both front hub spheres

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 196,041 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

slight leak from both front hub spheres

steering shock absorber rubbers wearing

Fail 12 Feb 2020 196,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight leak from both front hub spheres

steering shock absorber rubbers wearing

Pass 19 Feb 2019 195,231 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above tow bar fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

bth front wheel hubs have slight oil leaks

steering shock absorber rubber bushes slightly worn

Fail 13 Feb 2019 195,224 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative only works when lights on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire number three injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above tow bar fixing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

bth front wheel hubs have slight oil leaks

steering shock absorber rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2016 193,887 miles

diesel leaking around no.3 injector,advise attention asap

rear axle breather pipe burnt out on exhaust

Pass 28 Nov 2015 191,836 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 191,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 188,086 miles

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

there various oil leaks within the engine area it is difficult to pin point where they coming from

Fail 18 Nov 2014 188,686 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

there various oil leaks within the engine area it is difficult to pin point where they coming from

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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L736 RKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L736 RKU, 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 L736 RKU registered?

L736 RKU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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