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L847 KUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

20,969 mi
Last recorded20,969 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL847 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 20,969 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 20,969 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 20,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 19,095 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint/splines worn. Rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Patches of tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 19,095 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Sliding joint/splines worn. Rear UJ worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Patches of tread worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 17,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 17,827 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in pipe behind centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Leak from transfer box output inside parking brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inside of NS & OS front outriggers where mounted to chassis - large holes on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Sliding joint splines severely worn. Slight play in rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger mounting, inside and outside of chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS chassis rail has MULTIPLE areas of severe corrosion adjacent to Front AND Rear trailing arm mounts, rear shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Bulkhead/footwell (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake back plates corroded. Front brake back plates loose.

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF, OSF, NSR (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel corroded around tyre valve

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails around rear axle bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS & OS, top bushes worn, lower bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 16,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced adequate repair to outrigger and repair patches. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 16,128 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm on steering box worn on splines (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s and n/s just met (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 13,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 11,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear reverse light not working

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 11,283 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear reverse light not working

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 9,644 miles

Central Front Prop shaft universal joint worn splines

Nearside Front Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake operation only just met requirements may require repairs or adjustment

Rear missing bump stops

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 9,595 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mounting (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened axle mounting (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm loose (2.2.A.1a)

Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn splines ()

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber Trumpet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished but not exposing cords

Parking brake operation only just met requirements may require repairs or adjustment

Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,642 miles

Front wear in prop shaft spline

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pad retaining devise deteriorated, further investigation required

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 7,629 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings missing (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm loose on spline's (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front wear in prop shaft spline

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake pad retaining devise deteriorated, further investigation required

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 5,789 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Apr 2015 5,732 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,001 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 2,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 207 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 142 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,009 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 100,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering damper rubber bush exessive play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 100,004 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 100,004 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 100,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 97,404 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 90,982 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,630 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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L847 KUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 L847 KUX, 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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L847 KUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 1994.

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