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DHZ 3268

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

157,252 mi
Last recorded157,252 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 3268
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 157,252 miles

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

both front tractor seal joints leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2026 157,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tractor seal joints leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2025 153,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 153,101 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front most link, at front of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 149,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 149,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 149,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 148,143 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 147,422 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 145,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 144,260 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 142,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 140,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 139,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 128,238 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 118,358 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 105,884 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 98,017 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 98,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rear UJ on handbrake prop.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 96,875 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 96,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 95,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 95,670 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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DHZ 3268 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 80.8%.

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 DHZ 3268, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHZ 3268 registered?

DHZ 3268 is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is DHZ 3268 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 3268 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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