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L991 KFU

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

83,391 mi
Last recorded83,391 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 KFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,391 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 83,391 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 83,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 83,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 79,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,383 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,691 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,835 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,835 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,665 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 71,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 71,813 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 71,813 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 71,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 71,454 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 70,252 miles

BOTH FRONT BALL SWIVELS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

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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L991 KFU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L991 KFU, 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 L991 KFU registered?

L991 KFU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L991 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 KFU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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