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H5 MFH

1994 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

241,444 mi
Last recorded241,444 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 MFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 241,444 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 237,819 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 234,765 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 232,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 228,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 224,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 220,735 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 215,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 211,660 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 206,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 201,068 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 201,043 miles

Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Oct 2011 193,152 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 193,152 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2010 187,809 miles

offside indicator switch did not stay in on poisition at first attempt

small damp patch on fuel tank but not obviously leaking

Fail 5 Oct 2010 187,809 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

offside indicator switch did not stay in on poisition at first attempt

small damp patch on fuel tank but not obviously leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 178,628 miles

osf seat belt fluffed.

osf wiper arm does not park.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 178,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

osf seat belt fluffed.

osf wiper arm does not park.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 172,404 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

slight play in propshaft ujs

slight splitting to brake servo

Fail 19 Sep 2008 172,404 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes

slight fluffing to offside front seatbelt

slight play in propshaft ujs

slight splitting to brake servo

Pass 14 Aug 2007 165,781 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 165,781 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight cracking to brake servo but not leaking

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 20 Jul 2006 157,830 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 157,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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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H5 MFH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H5 MFH, 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 H5 MFH registered?

H5 MFH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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