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M354 KJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,517 mi
Last recorded95,517 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 KJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 95,517 miles

Both sides front hub seal weeping

Drop arm ball joint gater insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe flexy loose not insecure

Fail 7 Apr 2026 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both sides front hub seal weeping

Drop arm ball joint gater insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe flexy loose not insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 95,419 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 95,406 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,260 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 95,022 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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M354 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M354 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 M354 KJW registered?

M354 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M354 KJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M354 KJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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