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L900 KRB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,099 mi
Last recorded159,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 KRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 159,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 158,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 158,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 157,330 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 155,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 154,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 153,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 151,849 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,526 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,591 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 145,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 144,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,788 miles

Rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 9 Jul 2014 140,774 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear exhaust mount missing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 136,820 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 133,279 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 133,264 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 130,133 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 126,347 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 126,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 122,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes corroding

both front swivel housings slight leak

corrosion; various susp comps, rear x member, general underside corrosion

front prop exp joint play

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/r ind faded, rear wiper split & not clearing, o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

various oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2009 122,544 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter box loose

both front brake pipes corroding

both front swivel housings slight leak

corrosion; various susp comps, rear x member, general underside corrosion

front prop exp joint play

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

o/s/r ind faded, rear wiper split & not clearing, o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

various oil leaks

Fail 14 Jul 2008 120,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter box loose, eng oil leak

bonnet release lever damaged

both front swivel housings leaking

corrosion; various susp comps, underside of veh

front brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear wiper split

s/box damp

spare tyre worn below limits

washers & wipers poor

Pass 14 Jul 2008 120,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air filter box loose, eng oil leak

bonnet release lever damaged

both front swivel housings leaking

corrosion; various susp comps, underside of veh

front brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

rear wiper split

s/box damp

spare tyre worn below limits

washers & wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2007 119,576 miles

as original test

Fail 26 Jul 2007 119,573 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front bumper missing

Fail 20 Jul 2006 115,676 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 115,676 miles

offside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2006 115,676 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front headlamp glass cracked †

Fail 10 Jul 2006 115,655 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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L900 KRB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 L900 KRB, 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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L900 KRB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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