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H1 UEV

1994 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,186 mi
Last recorded16,186 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 UEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 16,186 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 5,554 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 1,312 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 18 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 197,048 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 195,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 186,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 175,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 175,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 172,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 172,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 171,660 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,350 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,544 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 97,539 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 97,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

alternator and power steering belts in poor condition

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flange slightly loose

front brake discs slightly thin

handbrake warning light inoperative

n/s drag link end gaitor split

o/s front and rear and n/s rear door bottoms corroded on inner lower edges

power steering pipes from tank slightly damp

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

slight movement in rear axle ball joint

towbar trailer socket in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

alternator and power steering belts in poor condition

engine oil leaks

exhaust front flange slightly loose

front brake discs slightly thin

handbrake warning light inoperative

n/s drag link end gaitor split

o/s front and rear and n/s rear door bottoms corroded on inner lower edges

power steering pipes from tank slightly damp

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion

slight movement in rear axle ball joint

towbar trailer socket in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2010 79,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Fail 13 Sep 2010 79,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front exhaust heatshield insecure

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s and n/s swivel housings starting to leak grease

rear fuel pipes showing signs of slight corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,781 miles

steering damper has free play in a bush

Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,528 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 37,528 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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H1 UEV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H1 UEV, 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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H1 UEV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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