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H3 EVR

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,124 mi
Last recorded145,124 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 EVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 145,124 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 138,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 130,403 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 122,161 miles

both front hub seals leaking

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2023 122,159 miles

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front hub seals leaking

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2022 108,039 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 108,036 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 86,954 miles

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

both wipers staring to split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 81,437 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 100,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,003 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front diff leak

gear box leak

o/s mirror

Pass 31 Mar 2006 100,005 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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H3 EVR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H3 EVR, 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 H3 EVR registered?

H3 EVR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.

Is H3 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 EVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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