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M362 KJW

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,932 mi
Last recorded123,932 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 KJW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 123,932 miles

Front slight play in front arms

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 114,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion o/s/f floor by subframe mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2023 112,191 miles

Front front suspension arm front bushes splitting BORDERLINE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j BORDERINE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f outriggers BORDERLINE

Fail 15 Jul 2023 112,191 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front front suspension arm front bushes splitting BORDERLINE

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j BORDERINE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

corrosion on n/s/f & o/s/f outriggers BORDERLINE

Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,719 miles

all tyres perishing

chip in windscreen

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres perishing

chip in windscreen

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2021 101,672 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Jul 2021 101,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Jul 2020 95,811 miles

blow on exhaust centre section

chip in windscreen

drop arm boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,334 miles

chip in screen

Fail 1 Aug 2019 90,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,042 miles

both rear shockers weak & leaking

condition of front & rear number plates

Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,472 miles

lift in steering drop arm joint

Pass 12 Feb 2016 77,826 miles

both front hub seals damp

chips in windscreen

condition of number plates and rear honeycomb

corrosion on chassis

free play at steering wheel

movement in n/s/f swivel joint

movement in o/s/f swivel joint

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2016 77,824 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint swivel joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front hub seals damp

chips in windscreen

condition of number plates and rear honeycomb

corrosion on chassis

free play at steering wheel

movement in n/s/f swivel joint

oil leak

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 76,717 miles

both front indicators fading

condition of rear number plate

corrosion on rear cross members BORDERLINE

different size wheels on front axle to rear axle

lift in steering drop arm BORDERLINE

off side front hub seal damp BORDERLINE

wear in off side front hub joints BORDERLINE

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,577 miles

corrosion and grease on both front brake pipes

corrosion on rear cross member BORDERLINE

number plate light

o/s/f hub joint condition

Pass 2 Nov 2012 74,002 miles

both front hub seals damp and movement BORDERLINE

oil leak on engine

steering box damp BORDERLINE

windscreen chipzone 'A'

Fail 2 Nov 2012 74,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

both front hub seals damp and movement BORDERLINE

oil leak on engine

steering box damp BORDERLINE

windscreen chipzone 'A'

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

steering box damp but no leak found

Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,055 miles

front indicators

front number plate

front prop shaftrear universal joint worn

Fail 25 Sep 2009 72,055 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front indicators

front number plate

front prop shaftrear universal joint worn

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,939 miles

front indicators fading

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,209 miles

chip in screen

condition of exhaust borderline

damage to n/s/f wing

number plate light dull borderline

security of front grill

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,643 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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M362 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M362 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 M362 KJW registered?

M362 KJW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M362 KJW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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