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H4 CNA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,970 mi
Last recorded154,970 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 CNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 154,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 152,906 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both rear covered in grease (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

offside rear brake backplate insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2025 152,906 miles

offside rear brake backplate insecure

Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both rear covered in grease (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 150,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 147,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 145,159 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,399 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 142,399 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 139,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 137,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 134,737 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 133,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 131,008 miles

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 130,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 128,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 125,714 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside inner sill and floor slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2012 125,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside and offside inner sill to floor slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Underside of vehicle is heavily under sealed.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,529 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 122,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,735 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,737 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 111,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 111,947 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 108,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2006 106,381 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 106,381 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 100,787 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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H4 CNA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H4 CNA, 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 H4 CNA registered?

H4 CNA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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