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M353 KJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,979 mi
Last recorded82,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 KJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,979 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,979 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,170 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 80,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,407 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 76,113 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 74,991 miles
Pass 17 May 2012
Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,146 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 70,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 213,292 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 213,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M353 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M353 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 M353 KJW registered?

M353 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M353 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M353 KJW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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