1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L298 KUX
1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 1994. Recorded mileage 194,177 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L298 KUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 194,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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L298 KUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (L298 KUX) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on radius arm (5.2.3 (f))”; “Steering locking device ineffective drag link end locking dive (2.1.3 (d))”; “Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
L298 KUX Mileage History
- 18/04/2023178,134 mi
- 16/04/2024183,390 mi+5,256 mi
- 04/07/2025188,510 mi+5,120 mi
- 07/07/2025188,512 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/2026194,177 mi+5,665 mi
Average of roughly 5,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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