CarVerify

Free Car Check

L886 KHN

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,015 mi
Last recorded145,015 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL886 KHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,015 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear a bar ball joint dust cover split

swivel seals leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2022 144,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear a bar ball joint dust cover split

swivel seals leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2021 143,703 miles

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

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

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

swivel seals leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,734 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight swet from front swivel seals

Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,205 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 May 2019 140,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety outer axle seal/bearing seal. Leaking on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hubs leaking starting to contaminate brake discs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 136,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Oil leak General leaks from engine and transmission. ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box lower output seal (2.3.3b)

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

Slight leak from offside and nearside front outer hub seals.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 136,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low TRIM TO BE REMOVED TO CHECK FOR FAULT (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Central STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Oil leak SEVERAL SEE REPORT ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 130,987 miles

Engine oil leak near front injector peg, coolant leak n/s.

Fail 4 May 2017 130,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front at axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing Front centre seat has no belt (5.1.1)

Engine oil leak near front injector peg, coolant leak n/s.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,837 miles

All discs corroded on friction surfaces

Crankshaft pulley worn

Fail 11 Jul 2016 127,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All discs corroded on friction surfaces

Crankshaft pulley worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,611 miles

both front swivels have slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Jul 2014 114,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 108,040 miles

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

traces of oil on hand brake hub

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,364 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 99,353 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steel brake pipe across axel getting poor

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,664 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 94,663 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake disc contaminated by oil (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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L886 KHN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L886 KHN, 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

How do I check the history of L886 KHN?

You can check the full history of L886 KHN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L886 KHN registered?

L886 KHN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L886 KHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L886 KHN shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L886 KHN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L886 KHN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.