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M293 KJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

71,082 mi
Last recorded71,082 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 KJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 71,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 67,161 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,230 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 56,504 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 56,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,240 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 54,240 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,604 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 53,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,971 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 52,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,703 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,509 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 52,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 51,982 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,982 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 51,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,199 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,199 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 50,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,035 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,035 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,647 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 48,647 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 46,916 miles

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,293 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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M293 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 M293 KJW, 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 M293 KJW registered?

M293 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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