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L850 KUX

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 KUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 147,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 146,792 miles

Fuel System leaking but unsure where leak originating

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

Fail 28 May 2025 146,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel System leaking but unsure where leak originating

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

Pass 31 May 2024 146,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 145,689 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 144,991 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 143,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 143,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded m/cyl to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded m/cyl to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering box lock tabs (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 141,602 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 141,602 miles

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

Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 139,657 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 118,431 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,060 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 113,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 107,081 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 107,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,865 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,384 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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L850 KUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L850 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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What year was L850 KUX registered?

L850 KUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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