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E4 HHH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

218,528 mi
Last recorded218,528 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 HHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 218,528 miles

Front And Rear Diffs Seeping

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

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 218,528 miles

Front And Rear Diffs Seeping

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 218,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/trailing arm brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/trailing arm brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front and rear diff seeping

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))

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

Poor repairs to front outriggers

pedals obstructed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 211,730 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2019 206,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 206,532 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Steering linkage fouling track rod end link (2.1.4 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 197,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wipers starting to split

Fail 13 Jan 2018 197,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front wipers starting to split

Fail 2 Jan 2018 197,301 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 places (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mounting for body and feul tank (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking streering box (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x2 places (6.6.6)

Rear axel corrion

Rear play in rear a frame ball joint

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

both front wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2016 185,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

brake performance only just met. 50%

nearside front tyre perished

servo week

Fail 15 Jan 2016 185,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount /crossmember X4 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember X3 (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis in wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired body mount top not welded on all sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock top mount /crossmember X4 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle ns103 os70 = 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre perished

servo week

Fail 7 May 2015 184,630 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 184,630 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 180,466 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall not down to cords

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Reflective coating coming away from leno/s

Fail 6 May 2014 180,466 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Cut in o/s/r inner tyre wall not down to cords

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Reflective coating coming away from leno/s

Pass 7 May 2013 177,438 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 177,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2012 176,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 176,073 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 173,954 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 173,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 171,990 miles

offside and nearside rear top shock bushes worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 170,394 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 167,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 161,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 150,988 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 150,943 miles

Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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E4 HHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E4 HHH, 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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E4 HHH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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