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L85 RKW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 RKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 95,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 95,630 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,434 miles

Both front hub seals seeping

Engine and gear box damp with oil

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cone tube (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,368 miles

Fuel lifter pump damp

Both front hub seals seeping

Engine and gearbox wet

Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,081 miles

Front hubs wet with oil

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 95,081 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front hubs wet with oil

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 93,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 93,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,749 miles

Diesel fuel pump damp

Fail 8 Apr 2019 91,749 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Diesel fuel pump damp

Pass 10 Apr 2018 88,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,925 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 84,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 66,168 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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L85 RKW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L85 RKW, 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 L85 RKW registered?

L85 RKW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L85 RKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L85 RKW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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